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KP54 BKX

2004 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

44,642 mi
Last recorded44,642 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Moto Guzzi California14,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 BKX
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 44,642 miles

sidecar wheel when spun slight noise may be start of wheel bearing noise!!!!

Pass 13 Jul 2023 36,761 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 31,626 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 30,427 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 30,427 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 28,380 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 28,898 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 24,984 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2016 24,386 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 23,100 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 23,087 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 19,239 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 19,193 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 16,271 miles

Oil leak

rear tyre has side wall cracking

Fail 25 Apr 2013 16,271 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Oil leak

rear tyre has side wall cracking

Pass 10 May 2012 14,553 miles

engine oil leak

oil on rear tyre

slight fluctuation on front brake when rear brake control used

Fail 4 May 2012 14,547 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

oil on rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2011 13,303 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 11,639 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 7,998 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 7,998 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 4,550 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 4,550 miles

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi California?

Based on 17,571 MOT tests across 1,608 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
1,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 214
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 138
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 134
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 95
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 77
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KP54 BKX is a 2004 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 14,077 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 214 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP54 BKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi California typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 22 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KP54 BKX is a 2004 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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