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AE05 BUJ

2005 Moto Guzzi California

Silver Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

17,719 mi
Last recorded17,719 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Moto Guzzi California10,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 BUJ
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 17,719 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 16,200 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 15,054 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 12,662 miles

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

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

rear light cluster insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2018 8,423 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 4,513 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 108 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 10,867 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 10,867 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 10,603 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 7,052 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 2,854 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 5,944 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 5,618 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 3,023 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 19,134 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 19,134 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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AE05 BUJ is a 2005 Moto Guzzi California in Silver with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 10,238 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 AE05 BUJ, 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 21 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE05 BUJ registered?

AE05 BUJ is a 2005 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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