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856 GYL

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi
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Vehicle Details

Registration856 GYL
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020
Pass 6 May 2017
Pass 8 Mar 2016
Pass 7 Feb 2015 846 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 2,234 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2012 2,226 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 1,442 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010
Fail 18 Jun 2010

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 26,726 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

LEFT HAND SWITCH SLIGHTLY LOOSE †NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE OUTER SLEEVE DAMAGED

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi California?

Based on 17,571 MOT tests across 1,608 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
1,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 214
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 138
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 134
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 95
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 77
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856 GYL is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 26,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Moto Guzzi California fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 214 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 856 GYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi California typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 28 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 856 GYL registered?

856 GYL is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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