CarVerify

Free Car Check

J98 LAT

2015 Moto Guzzi California III

Cream Petrol 949cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,378 mi
Last recorded37,378 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
4 checks still locked for this Moto Guzzi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ98 LAT
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia III
Year2015
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine949cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 37,378 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 35,907 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 31,918 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 27,549 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 26,370 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 23,555 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 23,555 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 22,395 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 22,395 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 21,212 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 21,212 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside masked (1.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 193,678 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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
Full Moto Guzzi California III reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J98 LAT is a 2015 Moto Guzzi California III in Cream with a 949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J98 LAT, 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 11 years old, this Moto Guzzi California III is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J98 LAT?

You can check the full history of J98 LAT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J98 LAT registered?

J98 LAT is a 2015 Moto Guzzi California III, first registered on 1 April 2015.

Is J98 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J98 LAT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J98 LAT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J98 LAT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.