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EY54 DCZ

2005 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,525 mi
Last recorded8,525 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Moto Guzzi California10,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 DCZ
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 8,525 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 8,346 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 7,967 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 7,263 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 7,082 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 6,461 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 6,394 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 6,298 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 6,296 miles

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 May 2011 5,912 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 5,744 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 5,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 5,434 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 4,403 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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EY54 DCZ is a 2005 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EY54 DCZ, 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 EY54 DCZ registered?

EY54 DCZ is a 2005 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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