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AY51 BYW

2001 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

13,837 mi
Last recorded13,837 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Moto Guzzi California16,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 BYW
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 13,837 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 13,441 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 13,202 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 12,893 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 12,612 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 12,526 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 12,475 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 12,447 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 12,352 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 May 2016 12,264 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 12,103 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 11,917 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 11,540 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 10,884 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 9,968 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 9,212 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 9,212 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 8,338 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 7,821 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 7,315 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 6,428 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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AY51 BYW is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2001 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 16,020 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 AY51 BYW, 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 25 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY51 BYW registered?

AY51 BYW is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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