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M342 RVM

1995 Moto Guzzi California

Yellow Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,567 mi
Last recorded33,567 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 1995 Moto Guzzi California26,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM342 RVM
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 33,567 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 30,067 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 25,437 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 25,437 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 11 May 2016 18,909 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,865 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 18,865 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 18,103 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,103 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 16,693 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 14,510 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 14,510 miles

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

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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M342 RVM is a 1995 Moto Guzzi California in Yellow with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 26,110 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 M342 RVM, 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 31 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M342 RVM is a 1995 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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