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VLW 439X

1981 Moto Guzzi V50

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,690 mi
Last recorded65,690 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1981 Moto Guzzi V5031,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLW 439X
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 65,690 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 65,905 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 65,901 miles

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 65,814 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,814 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 65,800 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 65,797 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 65,784 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 65,776 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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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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