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YJ53 VKB

2003 Moto Guzzi Breva

Grey Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

13,064 mi
Last recorded13,064 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Moto Guzzi Breva15,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 VKB
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelBreva
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 13,064 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 13,065 miles

Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 13,058 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 13,058 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 13,047 miles

rear tyre starting to crack a bit

starter motor signal wire poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2018 12,890 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 12,528 miles

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2017 12,528 miles

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

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2016 12,207 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 11,694 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 11,664 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2014 11,285 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 10,464 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 10,464 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 9,348 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 9,084 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 7,687 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2007 6,299 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 4,204 miles

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi Breva?

Based on 11,089 MOT tests across 852 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
921
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
852
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 43
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 26
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 24
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YJ53 VKB is a 2003 Moto Guzzi Breva in Grey with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Moto Guzzi Breva models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 15,001 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 Breva fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ53 VKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi Breva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Moto Guzzi Breva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ53 VKB registered?

YJ53 VKB is a 2003 Moto Guzzi Breva, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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