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L646 CLJ

1994 Moto Guzzi California III

Red Petrol 949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,612 mi
Last recorded68,612 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Moto Guzzi California III31,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL646 CLJ
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia III
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine949cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 68,612 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Oil leak

Top box insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2014 68,612 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Oil leak

Top box insecure

Fail 2 Aug 2014 68,602 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 67,485 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 66,538 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 64,656 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 63,775 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 61,582 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 60,287 miles

slight play in front bearing

Pass 7 Jul 2007 58,409 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 55,790 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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L646 CLJ is a 1994 Moto Guzzi California III in Red with a 949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1994 Moto Guzzi California III models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 31,544 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 L646 CLJ, 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 32 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 L646 CLJ registered?

L646 CLJ is a 1994 Moto Guzzi California III, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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