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E276 BUD

1988 Moto Guzzi California III

Maroon Petrol 949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,774 mi
Last recorded83,774 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1988 Moto Guzzi California III34,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE276 BUD
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia III
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine949cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 83,774 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 83,774 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 78,960 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 73,098 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))

Fail 1 Aug 2009 73,057 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 67,370 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 64,814 miles

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi California III?

Based on 1,719 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
652
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 14
Riders seat insecure 9
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E276 BUD is a 1988 Moto Guzzi California III in Maroon with a 949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Moto Guzzi California III models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 34,867 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 III fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E276 BUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi California III typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Moto Guzzi California III is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E276 BUD is a 1988 Moto Guzzi California III, first registered on 16 April 1988.

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