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PPH 851X

1981 Moto Guzzi V50

Red Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,581 mi
Last recorded29,581 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 1981 Moto Guzzi V5031,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPH 851X
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 29,581 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 29,499 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 29,485 miles

Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Slight off set

Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,383 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 29,265 miles

front brake binding slightly[lack of use]

rear brake disc corroded

rear regestration plate deterioated

slight alignment offset[normal]

Fail 27 Sep 2013 29,265 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front brake binding slightly[lack of use]

rear brake disc corroded

rear regestration plate deterioated

slight alignment offset[normal]

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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PPH 851X is a 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 in Red with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 31,974 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 PPH 851X, 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 45 years old, this Moto Guzzi V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PPH 851X registered?

PPH 851X is a 1981 Moto Guzzi V50, first registered on 24 August 1981.

Is PPH 851X safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPH 851X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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