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L646 KAR

1993 Moto Guzzi California III

Maroon Petrol 949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

9,335 mi
Last recorded9,335 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Moto Guzzi California III28,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL646 KAR
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia III
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine949cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 9,335 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 9,335 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 9,323 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 9,298 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 9,259 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 9,047 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 8,740 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front - front operated (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 8,250 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 3,483 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 3,461 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 KAR is a 1993 Moto Guzzi California III in Maroon with a 949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1993 Moto Guzzi California III models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 28,595 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KAR, 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 33 years old, this Moto Guzzi California III is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L646 KAR is a 1993 Moto Guzzi California III, first registered on 7 August 1993.

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