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1986 Moto Guzzi Unclassified MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Unclassified models manufactured in 1986, based on 155 real MOT test results.

84.5%
Pass Rate
15.5%
Fail Rate
155
Total Tests
29,812
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1986 Moto Guzzi Unclassified MOT Analysis

The 1986 Moto Guzzi Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 84.5% based on 155 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 29,812 miles on the odometer. With a 15.5% failure rate, the 1986 Unclassified is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1986 Moto Guzzi Unclassified is Motorcycle lamps and reflectors, responsible for 0.6% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Motorcycle structure and attachments is the second most common issue at 0.6%.

Top failures specific to 1986 models only. The overall Unclassified page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 0.6%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 0.6%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors0.6%1
2Motorcycle Structure And Attachments0.6%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 29,812 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors0.22% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments0.22% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors0.220.6%1
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.220.6%1

Mileage Statistics

29,812
Mean
22,513
Median
13,949
25th Percentile
35,643
75th Percentile
5.20% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1986 Moto Guzzi Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 84.5% based on 155 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 29,812 miles on the odometer. With a 15.5% failure rate, the 1986 Unclassified is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1986 Moto Guzzi Unclassified, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lamps and reflectors: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With relatively low average mileage of 29,812 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 0.6% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 0.6% of MOT failures on 1986 Moto Guzzi Unclassified models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 0.6% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 0.6% of MOT failures on 1986 Moto Guzzi Unclassified models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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