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M946 MLJ

1995 Moto Guzzi California

Grey Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,985 mi
Last recorded20,985 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Moto Guzzi California26,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM946 MLJ
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 20,985 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Only one stop lamp working.

Pass 27 Apr 2024 20,976 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 20,972 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake switch not working. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2023 20,951 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 20,933 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 20,918 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 20,836 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 20,800 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 20,691 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 19,905 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 18,523 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 16,605 miles

Only one stop lamp working.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 16,242 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 16,239 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 14,104 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 14,101 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

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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M946 MLJ is a 1995 Moto Guzzi California in Grey with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M946 MLJ, 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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M946 MLJ is a 1995 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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