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FJ16 AFV

2016 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,471 mi
Last recorded20,471 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Moto Guzzi California6,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 AFV
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 20,471 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 19,468 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 19,193 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 18,824 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 18,824 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 18,823 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 18,494 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 17,413 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 16,101 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 13,612 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 9,767 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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FJ16 AFV is a 2016 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 6,804 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 FJ16 AFV, 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 10 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ16 AFV registered?

FJ16 AFV is a 2016 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 11 May 2016.

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