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LJ62 FMV

2012 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,201 mi
Last recorded36,201 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Moto Guzzi California10,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 FMV
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 36,201 miles

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

Rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

Pass 16 Aug 2024 34,723 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 33,984 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 31,950 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 29,798 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 29,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020 27,307 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 25,479 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 21,566 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 15,560 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 11,857 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 10,500 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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LJ62 FMV is a 2012 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 10,154 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 LJ62 FMV, 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 14 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LJ62 FMV is a 2012 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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