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TVF 287W

1981 Moto Guzzi V50 III

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

40,704 mi
Last recorded40,704 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2009
Typical for 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 III32,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVF 287W
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50 III
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2009 40,704 miles

Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi V50 III?

Based on 640 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 5
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3
Brake disc(s) excessively pitted 3
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TVF 287W is a 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 III in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 III models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 32,142 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 III fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TVF 287W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was TVF 287W registered?

TVF 287W is a 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 III, first registered on 20 July 1981.

Is TVF 287W safe to buy?

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