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BU04 SBX

2004 Moto Guzzi California

Silver Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,071 mi
Last recorded38,071 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Moto Guzzi California14,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 SBX
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 38,071 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 37,140 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 37,139 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 35,004 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 35,004 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 31,536 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 25,925 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 23,456 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 23,456 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 20,120 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 20,120 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 17,887 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 15,748 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 13,674 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 10,491 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 7,333 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 3,390 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 2,961 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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BU04 SBX is a 2004 Moto Guzzi California in Silver with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 14,077 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 BU04 SBX, 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 22 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BU04 SBX is a 2004 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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