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H258 KVN

1990 Moto Guzzi California III

Maroon Petrol 949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,152 mi
Last recorded61,152 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Moto Guzzi California III32,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH258 KVN
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia III
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine949cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 61,152 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 61,139 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 61,016 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 60,837 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 60,384 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 59,613 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 59,559 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

have to rev engine to get indicators to work with lights on.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,322 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 58,637 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 58,283 miles

steering damper worn. swinging arm rubs onrear footrest bracket l/h side. rh crash bar bracket cracked. frame and swinging arm corroding at rear

Pass 17 Mar 2007 57,169 miles

slight play in front disc rivetts. †left footrest bracket bent and lightly rubs swinging arm. †right footrest bracket cracked at crash bar mount.

Pass 25 Mar 2006 56,749 miles

Gear lever loose

Fail 25 Mar 2006 56,749 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Gear lever loose

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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H258 KVN is a 1990 Moto Guzzi California III in Maroon with a 949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1990 Moto Guzzi California III models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 32,692 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H258 KVN, 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 36 years old, this Moto Guzzi California III is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H258 KVN is a 1990 Moto Guzzi California III, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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