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ETW 538Y

1982 Moto Guzzi V50 III

Orange Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,325 mi
Last recorded31,325 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Moto Guzzi V50 III29,905 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETW 538Y
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50 III
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 31,325 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 31,325 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 30,555 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 30,521 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed Rear to front brake hose. (3.2.B3a)

Fuel tank mounting rubbers worn.

Headlamp mounting bracket worn.

One tail lamp bulb out.

Fail 16 May 2017 30,521 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed Rear to front brake hose. (3.2.B3a)

Fuel tank mounting rubbers worn.

Headlamp mounting bracket worn.

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

One tail lamp bulb out.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 30,066 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Centre stand spring weak.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 29,360 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

One rear light bulb out.

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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ETW 538Y is a 1982 Moto Guzzi V50 III in Orange with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Moto Guzzi V50 III models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 29,905 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 ETW 538Y, 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 44 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 ETW 538Y registered?

ETW 538Y is a 1982 Moto Guzzi V50 III, first registered on 1 October 1982.

Is ETW 538Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETW 538Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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