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VPM 814Y

1982 Moto Guzzi V50 III

Brown Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,103 mi
Last recorded12,103 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1982 Moto Guzzi V50 III29,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPM 814Y
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50 III
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 12,103 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 12,085 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gear lever fouling the nearside exhaust

Switchgear insecure offside

Pass 21 Jun 2017 11,341 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 10,516 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 10,094 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 May 2014 9,597 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 7,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear disc corroded

Pass 5 May 2012 6,857 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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VPM 814Y is a 1982 Moto Guzzi V50 III in Brown with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VPM 814Y, 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 VPM 814Y registered?

VPM 814Y is a 1982 Moto Guzzi V50 III, first registered on 21 August 1982.

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