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FJ08 FMX

2008 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,578 mi
Last recorded11,578 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Moto Guzzi California10,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 FMX
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 11,578 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyre is cracking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 11,338 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 11,132 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 10,885 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 10,249 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 9,440 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 9,390 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 8,874 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 8,215 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2015 6,651 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 4,936 miles

front tyre getting near limit.

Pass 2 May 2013 4,642 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 2,634 miles

rear brake pedal travel alittle long.

Fail 28 Mar 2012 2,634 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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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FJ08 FMX is a 2008 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 2008 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 10,559 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 FJ08 FMX, 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 18 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ08 FMX registered?

FJ08 FMX is a 2008 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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