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K149 YEG

1992 Moto Guzzi California III

Maroon Petrol 949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,391 mi
Last recorded62,391 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Moto Guzzi California III43,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK149 YEG
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia III
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine949cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2010 62,391 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 62,364 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 60,047 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 60,014 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,334 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2008 55,193 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,376 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 50,311 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,336 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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K149 YEG is a 1992 Moto Guzzi California III in Maroon with a 949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K149 YEG, 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 K149 YEG registered?

K149 YEG is a 1992 Moto Guzzi California III, first registered on 25 September 1992.

Is K149 YEG safe to buy?

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