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YBW 308V

1979 Moto Guzzi V50

Red Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,249 mi
Last recorded60,249 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1979 Moto Guzzi V5034,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBW 308V
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 60,249 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 58,883 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 55,005 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 52,058 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 48,899 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 46,783 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 41,612 miles

Head light converter fitted at time of test.

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 40,463 miles

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

Head light converters fitted

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 7 Jun 2016 37,415 miles

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

Front headlight converters fitted

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,077 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 33,610 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 31,827 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 2 May 2012 30,993 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 May 2012 30,993 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 30,432 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 30,416 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 30,398 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 30,317 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 28,523 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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YBW 308V is a 1979 Moto Guzzi V50 in Red with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1979 Moto Guzzi V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 34,358 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 V50 fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YBW 308V, 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 47 years old, this Moto Guzzi V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YBW 308V registered?

YBW 308V is a 1979 Moto Guzzi V50, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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The MOT history for YBW 308V shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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