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J685 SPR

1992 Moto Guzzi California III

Black Petrol 949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,379 mi
Last recorded48,379 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1992 Moto Guzzi California III43,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ685 SPR
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia III
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine949cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 48,379 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 48,379 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 48,298 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 48,277 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,051 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 47,348 miles

long travel in foot brake

Fail 25 Oct 2011 47,348 miles

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

long travel in foot brake

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,557 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,801 miles

rear brake effort just meet efficiency

rear disc corroded

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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J685 SPR 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 77.8%.

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 J685 SPR, 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 J685 SPR registered?

J685 SPR is a 1992 Moto Guzzi California III, first registered on 2 June 1992.

Is J685 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J685 SPR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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