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G49 DEL

1997 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,212 mi
Last recorded15,212 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Moto Guzzi California22,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG49 DEL
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 15,212 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 15,212 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2013 14,926 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 14,926 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2012 14,368 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 12,206 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 10,002 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 9,085 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 9,072 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 8,392 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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G49 DEL is a 1997 Moto Guzzi California in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 22,522 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 G49 DEL, 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 29 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G49 DEL registered?

G49 DEL is a 1997 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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