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XVW 494X

1981 Moto Guzzi V50 III

Brown Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,857 mi
Last recorded29,857 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 III32,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVW 494X
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50 III
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 18 May 2007 29,857 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 29,054 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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XVW 494X is a 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 III in Brown with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 III models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 32,142 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 XVW 494X, 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 45 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 XVW 494X registered?

XVW 494X is a 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 III, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is XVW 494X safe to buy?

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