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H769 HPC

1990 Moto Guzzi California III

Black Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,339 mi
Last recorded34,339 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Moto Guzzi California III32,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH769 HPC
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia III
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 34,339 miles

brakes modified for trike conversion from standard system

Pass 4 Aug 2017 34,093 miles

Nearside handbrake security poor

Offside Rear brake sticks slightly

Offside handbrake security poor

horn noise poor

Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,203 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,091 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

chrome wearing off fork stanchions

Fail 9 Aug 2011 32,084 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

chrome wearing off fork stanchions

Pass 14 Jul 2010 30,658 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 27,902 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 27,902 miles

Nearside Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is impaired. (2.1.2d)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 26,630 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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H769 HPC is a 1990 Moto Guzzi California III in Black with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 III fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H769 HPC, 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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H769 HPC is a 1990 Moto Guzzi California III, first registered on 30 October 1990.

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