MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi V50?
Based on 2,995 MOT tests across 421 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VLW 439X is a 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VLW 439X, 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 VLW 439X registered?
VLW 439X is a 1981 Moto Guzzi V50, first registered on 11 November 1981.
Is VLW 439X safe to buy?
The MOT history for VLW 439X shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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