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B985 XBH

1985 Moto Guzzi V50 III

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,250 mi
Last recorded14,250 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Moto Guzzi V50 III29,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB985 XBH
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50 III
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 14,250 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 14,250 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 14,047 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 14,032 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 14,029 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 14,023 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 14,018 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 14,018 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 13,990 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 13,544 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 13,330 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 13,330 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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B985 XBH is a 1985 Moto Guzzi V50 III in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Moto Guzzi V50 III models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 29,233 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 III fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B985 XBH, 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 41 years old, this Moto Guzzi V50 III is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B985 XBH registered?

B985 XBH is a 1985 Moto Guzzi V50 III, first registered on 22 April 1985.

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