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L726 JCK

1994 Moto Guzzi California

Silver Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,869 mi
Last recorded45,869 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Moto Guzzi California27,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL726 JCK
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 45,869 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 45,616 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 45,134 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 44,649 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 43,934 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 43,741 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 43,165 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 43,165 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 43,029 miles

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

Front front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach canvas

Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,898 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 42,675 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 42,250 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 41,703 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,141 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 40,797 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 40,271 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,579 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 39,579 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

ADVISE; Centre stand LHS foot does not make contact with ground as kick bar appears to be bent.

ADVISE; Evidence of chaffing rear tyre to centre stand on LHS of tyre.

ADVISE; Evidence of chaffing rear tyre to swing arm on RHS of rear tyre.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 38,585 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,696 miles

Advise front and rear mud guards rusty.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,029 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 36,222 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,627 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 35,627 miles

Nearside Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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L726 JCK is a 1994 Moto Guzzi California in Silver with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L726 JCK, 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 L726 JCK registered?

L726 JCK is a 1994 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 22 April 1994.

Is L726 JCK safe to buy?

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