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ELK 2A

2006 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

5,168 mi
Last recorded5,168 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Moto Guzzi California7,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELK 2A
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 5,168 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 4,882 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 4,871 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2023 4,440 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 4,070 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 3,980 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 3,945 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 3,896 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 3,280 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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ELK 2A is a 2006 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 7,561 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 ELK 2A, 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 20 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ELK 2A registered?

ELK 2A is a 2006 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is ELK 2A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELK 2A shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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