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YGV 285Y

1982 Moto Guzzi V50

Black Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,107 mi
Last recorded1,107 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 1982 Moto Guzzi V5034,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGV 285Y
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV50
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 1,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 1,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 1,048 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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YGV 285Y is a 1982 Moto Guzzi V50 in Black with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Moto Guzzi V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 34,284 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 YGV 285Y, 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 44 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 YGV 285Y registered?

YGV 285Y is a 1982 Moto Guzzi V50, first registered on 27 October 1982.

Is YGV 285Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YGV 285Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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