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M952 RNK

1994 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

36,857 mi
Last recorded36,857 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Moto Guzzi California27,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM952 RNK
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 36,857 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 36,362 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 35,963 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 35,398 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 34,417 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 32,742 miles

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

rear brake only just passed requires attention

Pass 22 Jul 2016 32,506 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted all three rusty (cast iron discs). (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

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

even though brake % passes on brake tester rear feels a bit weak.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 32,505 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted all three rusty (cast iron discs). (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

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

even though brake % passes on brake tester rear feels a bit weak.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 31,668 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 29,890 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 28,658 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 27,325 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 30 May 2011 26,376 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 25,122 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 24,018 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,219 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 21,433 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 19,633 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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M952 RNK is a 1994 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1994 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 27,688 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 M952 RNK, 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 32 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M952 RNK registered?

M952 RNK is a 1994 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M952 RNK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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