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HF04 PMY

2004 Moto Guzzi California

Grey Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,263 mi
Last recorded22,263 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Moto Guzzi California14,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 PMY
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 22,263 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 19,821 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 17,873 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 15,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 13,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 13,297 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 11,690 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 11,673 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 11,656 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 11,535 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

advise front tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2017 11,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2015 11,053 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. spoke nipples corroded (4.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. spoke nipples corroded (4.2.1b)

Rear rear tyre starting to perish

Front front tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Oct 2014 10,720 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 10,303 miles

advise, o/s/f brake line has slight wear damage.

advise, o/s/f brake pads getting low.

Fail 5 Sep 2013 10,298 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

advise, no rear footpegs fitted at time of test.

advise, o/s/f brake line has slight wear damage.

advise, o/s/f brake pads getting low.

Pass 15 Sep 2012 16,267 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 14,057 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 12,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 12,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Sep 2009 11,910 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 11,689 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 11,432 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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HF04 PMY is a 2004 Moto Guzzi California in Grey with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 14,077 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 HF04 PMY, 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 22 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HF04 PMY is a 2004 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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