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L40 KRG

1994 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

18,586 mi
Last recorded18,586 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Moto Guzzi California27,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 KRG
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 18,586 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 18,149 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 18,149 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2024 17,387 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel pipe damaged but not to excess N/S & O/S Pipes from fuel taps (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2023 17,119 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2022 16,606 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 16,606 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 16,599 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 16,181 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 15,124 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 13,349 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 13,349 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 12,593 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 12,593 miles

Indicator switch insecure Locating pin broken. Switch rotates on handlebar. (1.5.4)

Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps Side lamp illumination. (1.1.4c)

High beam warning lamp tell tale does not operate.

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Leak at head union. (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Crash bar fixing missing.

Nearside Rear Silencer suspension bolt over long and sawing into swing arm.

Oil pressure warning tell tale lamp does not operate.

Pass 12 May 2016 11,066 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 11,066 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 10,953 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 10,953 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 10,902 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 10,896 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 10,737 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 9,898 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 8,026 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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L40 KRG is a 1994 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 65.2%.

Across all 1994 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 27,688 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 L40 KRG, 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 32 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L40 KRG is a 1994 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 6 May 1994.

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