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VYJ 660Y

1982 Moto Guzzi V50

Blue Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,719 mi
Last recorded66,719 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1982 Moto Guzzi V5034,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYJ 660Y
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 66,719 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 66,129 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 65,804 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides very light mist (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 65,243 miles

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swing arm bearings / bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 64,742 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 64,732 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated possibly due to hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 64,121 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 63,722 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 63,116 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 62,231 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 61,383 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 60,538 miles

Slight change in engine speed when turning steering to right

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,964 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 59,226 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 58,235 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 58,235 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2009 57,391 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 55,906 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 54,308 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 53,503 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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VYJ 660Y is a 1982 Moto Guzzi V50 in Blue with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1982 Moto Guzzi V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 34,284 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYJ 660Y, 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 44 years old, this Moto Guzzi V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VYJ 660Y registered?

VYJ 660Y is a 1982 Moto Guzzi V50, first registered on 8 October 1982.

Is VYJ 660Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYJ 660Y shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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