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HYH 16W

1980 Moto Guzzi 850 T3

Black Petrol 844cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,773 mi
Last recorded63,773 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1980 Moto Guzzi 850 T345,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYH 16W
MakeMoto Guzzi
Model850 T3
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine844cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 63,773 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 63,442 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 63,441 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen aim showing high kick up n/s and o/s shape of V (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) rear wheel spindle swinging arm bolt loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 63,248 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 63,052 miles

Gearshift pivot worn.

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 63,021 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Gear shift pivot slightly worn.

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 62,881 miles

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi 850 T3?

Based on 707 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
569
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6
wheel bearings are excessively rough 4
Steering lock stop ineffective 4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 3
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HYH 16W is a 1980 Moto Guzzi 850 T3 in Black with a 844cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Moto Guzzi 850 T3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 45,915 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 850 T3 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HYH 16W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi 850 T3 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 46 years old, this Moto Guzzi 850 T3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HYH 16W registered?

HYH 16W is a 1980 Moto Guzzi 850 T3, first registered on 19 November 1980.

Is HYH 16W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYH 16W 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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