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J224 LLK

1991 Moto Guzzi California III

Black Petrol 949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,018 mi
Last recorded35,018 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1991 Moto Guzzi California III34,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ224 LLK
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia III
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine949cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2014 35,018 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 35,018 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 33,576 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 33,576 miles

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

Nearside Sidecar front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 May 2012 31,621 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 31,358 miles

Bike presented for test fitted with sidecar.

Steering damper front joint has slight play.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 29,103 miles

Bike presented for test fitted with sidecar - sidecar wheel not fitted with brake.

Pass 13 Jun 2009 27,441 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 26,161 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 25,672 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 24,018 miles

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

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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J224 LLK is a 1991 Moto Guzzi California III in Black with a 949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1991 Moto Guzzi California III models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 34,059 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 J224 LLK, 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 35 years old, this Moto Guzzi California III is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J224 LLK is a 1991 Moto Guzzi California III, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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