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938X824

1999 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,991 mi
Last recorded5,991 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Moto Guzzi California21,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration938X824
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 5,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel hose slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 499 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 499 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2022 80,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit @minimum (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 82,718 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 82,587 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 80,231 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,921 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 77,777 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 14 May 2016 20,410 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear rear wheel drive unit leaking oil

Pass 29 Apr 2015 15,836 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 9,259 miles

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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938X824 is a 1999 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 21,685 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 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 938X824, 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 27 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 938X824 registered?

938X824 is a 1999 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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