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Y279 UOS

2001 Moto Guzzi V11

Silver Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

34,688 mi
Last recorded34,688 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Moto Guzzi V1116,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 UOS
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV11
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 34,688 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 34,549 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 34,269 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 33,871 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 33,398 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 33,365 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 32,915 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 32,174 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,391 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 29,740 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,626 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 29,626 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,655 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 23,028 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2008 19,383 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

n/s throttle linkage is rubbing HT lead

rear tyre has a repair in it

Fail 2 Dec 2008 19,383 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

n/s throttle linkage is rubbing HT lead

rear tyre has a repair in it

Pass 29 Nov 2007 16,710 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 16,710 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2006 14,203 miles

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi V11?

Based on 4,096 MOT tests across 374 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
606
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
wheel bearings have excessive free play 17
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 16
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Y279 UOS is a 2001 Moto Guzzi V11 in Silver with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2001 Moto Guzzi V11 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 16,310 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 V11 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y279 UOS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi V11 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Moto Guzzi V11 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y279 UOS registered?

Y279 UOS is a 2001 Moto Guzzi V11, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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