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HJ62 UPL

2012 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

8,263 mi
Last recorded8,263 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Moto Guzzi California10,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 UPL
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 8,263 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 5,507 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 5,499 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 5,360 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 5,286 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 5,286 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 5,277 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 5,277 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 4,686 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 4,251 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 4,521 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 3,347 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 3,104 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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HJ62 UPL is a 2012 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 10,154 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 HJ62 UPL, 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 14 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HJ62 UPL is a 2012 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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