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H354 VGK

1990 Moto Guzzi California III

Black Petrol 949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,206 mi
Last recorded30,206 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Moto Guzzi California III32,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH354 VGK
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia III
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine949cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 30,206 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 27,720 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 25,593 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 24,773 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 24,622 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 24,176 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 23,957 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 23,957 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 23,496 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 23,314 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 22,412 miles

Advise centre rear tyre starting to split.

Advise slight movement in offside front brake disc.

Pass 27 Aug 2011 20,518 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 17,506 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 17,156 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 17,156 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 17,138 miles

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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H354 VGK is a 1990 Moto Guzzi California III in Black with a 949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H354 VGK, 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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What year was H354 VGK registered?

H354 VGK is a 1990 Moto Guzzi California III, first registered on 14 September 1990.

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