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F462 KUD

1989 Moto Guzzi California III

Black Petrol 949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,490 mi
Last recorded50,490 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Moto Guzzi California III37,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF462 KUD
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia III
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine949cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 50,490 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 50,457 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 50,457 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 50,418 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 50,318 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 50,146 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 50,007 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 49,951 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 49,926 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 49,926 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,896 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 49,938 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 49,938 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,764 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,664 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 49,620 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 49,399 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 49,220 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 49,220 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 48,910 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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F462 KUD is a 1989 Moto Guzzi California III in Black with a 949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1989 Moto Guzzi California III models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 37,648 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 F462 KUD, 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 37 years old, this Moto Guzzi California III is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F462 KUD is a 1989 Moto Guzzi California III, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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