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LJ05 VBT

2005 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,836 mi
Last recorded11,836 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 2005 Moto Guzzi California10,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 VBT
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 11,836 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 11,836 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 10,942 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Sidecar rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Sidecar suspension has an insecure unit. (5.2.3a)

Sidecar wheel bearings are excessively rough (5.2.3d)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 7,177 miles

Offside Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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LJ05 VBT is a 2005 Moto Guzzi California in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 10,238 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 LJ05 VBT, 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 21 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ05 VBT registered?

LJ05 VBT is a 2005 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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