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M649 HDD

1995 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,572 mi
Last recorded48,572 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1995 Moto Guzzi California26,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM649 HDD
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 48,572 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 48,107 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 48,065 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 47,045 miles

advise rear calliper be checked and if ness overhauled.

Pass 7 May 2015 43,970 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 43,970 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,402 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

headlamp bulb cowl loose in headlamp

offside indicator tell tale not working, recommend check

rear brake performance low, recommend check

Pass 27 Apr 2012 42,395 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 42,395 miles

Rear Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 5 May 2011 42,379 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake component cracked but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 41,543 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 40,524 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 40,485 miles

rear brake reading low on rear wheel

Fail 12 Dec 2005 40,485 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

rear brake reading low on rear wheel

Fail 2 Dec 2005 40,485 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

rear brake reading low on rear wheel.

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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M649 HDD is a 1995 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M649 HDD, 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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M649 HDD is a 1995 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 6 January 1995.

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