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HOB 152W

1980 Moto Guzzi V50

Red Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,282 mi
Last recorded10,282 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1980 Moto Guzzi V5029,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOB 152W
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 10,282 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing down

Fail 26 Jul 2006 10,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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HOB 152W is a 1980 Moto Guzzi V50 in Red with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Moto Guzzi V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 29,660 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 HOB 152W, 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 46 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 HOB 152W registered?

HOB 152W is a 1980 Moto Guzzi V50, first registered on 21 October 1980.

Is HOB 152W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOB 152W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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