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J41 LMR

1992 Moto Guzzi California III

Black Petrol 949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,913 mi
Last recorded57,913 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Moto Guzzi California III43,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ41 LMR
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia III
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine949cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 57,913 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 56,178 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 56,167 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working from rear control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working from front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 55,334 miles

headlamp kick up blanked with tape

Pass 11 May 2023 55,290 miles

headlamp beam kick off has black tape over it

Fail 9 May 2023 55,290 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel foot control (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect beam kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,988 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 54,986 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 53,616 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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J41 LMR is a 1992 Moto Guzzi California III in Black with a 949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Moto Guzzi California III models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 43,677 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 J41 LMR, 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 34 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 J41 LMR registered?

J41 LMR is a 1992 Moto Guzzi California III, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J41 LMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J41 LMR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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