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VAU 975Y

1982 Moto Guzzi V50 III

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,653 mi
Last recorded27,653 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1982 Moto Guzzi V50 III29,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAU 975Y
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50 III
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2024 27,653 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 27,601 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 27,522 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 27,415 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 27,371 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 27,240 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 27,204 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 27,142 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 27,139 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 27,183 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 27,126 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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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VAU 975Y is a 1982 Moto Guzzi V50 III in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Moto Guzzi V50 III models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 29,905 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAU 975Y, 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 44 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 VAU 975Y registered?

VAU 975Y is a 1982 Moto Guzzi V50 III, first registered on 7 August 1982.

Is VAU 975Y safe to buy?

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