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L984 ELJ

1994 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

22,724 mi
Last recorded22,724 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Moto Guzzi California27,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL984 ELJ
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2025 22,724 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2025 22,724 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake lagging in operation air in pipe system (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 20,707 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 20,455 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 19,698 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 19,628 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 19,499 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 19,389 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 18,849 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 18,387 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 17,610 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 16,870 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 16,333 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 15,932 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 15,449 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 14,462 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 14,380 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 14,184 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,134 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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L984 ELJ is a 1994 Moto Guzzi California in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L984 ELJ, 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 L984 ELJ registered?

L984 ELJ is a 1994 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for L984 ELJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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