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EV05 GUZ

2005 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

16,927 mi
Last recorded16,927 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Moto Guzzi California10,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV05 GUZ
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 16,927 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 16,250 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 16,099 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 14,987 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 13,442 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 12,485 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 12,318 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 12,307 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 12,212 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 12,212 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 12,212 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 12,210 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 12,081 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 9,848 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 8,936 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 8,410 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 3,594 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 3,594 miles

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 May 2008 2,344 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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EV05 GUZ is a 2005 Moto Guzzi California in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 EV05 GUZ, 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 EV05 GUZ registered?

EV05 GUZ is a 2005 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is EV05 GUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV05 GUZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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