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VMA 596W

1980 Moto Guzzi 850 T3

Black Petrol 844cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

1,880 mi
Last recorded1,880 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1980 Moto Guzzi 850 T345,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMA 596W
MakeMoto Guzzi
Model850 T3
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine844cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 1,880 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 1,146 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 1,146 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 832 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 532 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 457 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 35,623 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 35,034 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 33,876 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 33,113 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 32,508 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi 850 T3?

Based on 707 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
569
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
wheel bearings are excessively rough 4
Steering lock stop ineffective 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 3
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VMA 596W is a 1980 Moto Guzzi 850 T3 in Black with a 844cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1980 Moto Guzzi 850 T3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 45,915 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Moto Guzzi 850 T3 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VMA 596W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi 850 T3 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 46 years old, this Moto Guzzi 850 T3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VMA 596W registered?

VMA 596W is a 1980 Moto Guzzi 850 T3, first registered on 12 August 1980.

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The MOT history for VMA 596W shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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