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L716 ARG

1994 Moto Guzzi California

Green Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,979 mi
Last recorded26,979 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Moto Guzzi California27,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL716 ARG
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 26,979 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 26,856 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swingarm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 26,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 26,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak of engine

Pass 22 Jun 2021 25,653 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear swinging arm showing signs of corrosion

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2020 24,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear swinging arm showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2018 24,292 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 May 2018 24,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 24,019 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 23,890 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 23,540 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 23,251 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 22,875 miles

advise rear flexi slght damage but no cords or canvas showing

Fail 14 Jun 2010 22,875 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

advise rear flexi slght damage but no cords or canvas showing

Pass 6 May 2009 21,565 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 21,565 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,744 miles

Front Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 17,941 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 17,941 miles

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

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

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 15,320 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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L716 ARG is a 1994 Moto Guzzi California in Green with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L716 ARG, 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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What year was L716 ARG registered?

L716 ARG is a 1994 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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