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UNM 87W

1981 Moto Guzzi V50

Red Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,769 mi
Last recorded45,769 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1981 Moto Guzzi V5031,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNM 87W
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 45,769 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 45,764 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 45,763 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted x 2 (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 45,421 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 45,374 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 45,116 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 45,110 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

only one rear bulb illuminates when light is switched on

Fail 14 Jul 2010 44,225 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

only one light bulb is illuminated when front brake is applied

only one light bulb is illuminated when rear brake is applied

only one rear light bulb illuminates when light is switched on

Pass 14 Jul 2010 44,225 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

only one light bulb is illuminated when front brake is applied

only one light bulb is illuminated when rear brake is applied

only one rear light bulb illuminates when light is switched on

Pass 19 Aug 2009 43,430 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 43,430 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 41,811 miles

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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UNM 87W is a 1981 Moto Guzzi V50 in Red with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UNM 87W, 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.

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What year was UNM 87W registered?

UNM 87W is a 1981 Moto Guzzi V50, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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