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TBC 436X

1981 Moto Guzzi V50

Blue Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

908 mi
Last recorded908 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1981 Moto Guzzi V5031,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBC 436X
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 908 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' With front wheel raised. (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 908 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension component loose Loose pivot pin allowing excess lateral movement. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' With front wheel raised. (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 400 miles

brake pedal stiff to operate

Fail 2 Jun 2016 363 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

brake pedal stiff to operate

Pass 1 May 2015 116 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 26,093 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 26,076 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 25,630 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 25,073 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2006 24,493 miles

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi V50?

Based on 2,995 MOT tests across 421 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
347
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
421
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 14
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s 13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 11
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 11
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TBC 436X is a 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 in Blue with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 31,974 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Moto Guzzi V50 fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TBC 436X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Moto Guzzi V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TBC 436X registered?

TBC 436X is a 1981 Moto Guzzi V50, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is TBC 436X safe to buy?

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