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FD57 VDV

2007 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

35,725 mi
Last recorded35,725 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Moto Guzzi California10,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 VDV
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 35,725 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 35,116 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 34,757 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 33,490 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 33,466 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 32,933 miles

front pads appear low

Fail 13 Apr 2021 32,933 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front pads appear low

Pass 19 Mar 2020 32,478 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 32,478 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 32,052 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 30,459 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 28,551 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 25,222 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.87mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 Feb 2016 25,222 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.87mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Feb 2015 22,814 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 20,599 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 20,587 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 19,604 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 18,100 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 16,870 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 16,868 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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FD57 VDV is a 2007 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 10,660 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 FD57 VDV, 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 19 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FD57 VDV registered?

FD57 VDV is a 2007 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 6 November 2007.

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