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M989 YCC

1995 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,476 mi
Last recorded25,476 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Moto Guzzi California26,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM989 YCC
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 25,476 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 25,453 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel Rear brake not locking wheel on roller tester (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 25,302 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 25,174 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 24,938 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 24,417 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 24,307 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 24,307 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 23,646 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 22,806 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 21,631 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 20,704 miles

Rear foot brake passed on 19% lock need to be 25%

Pass 23 Sep 2014 20,142 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 20,022 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 20,008 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 19,697 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 19,140 miles

can not fully see rear brake pads

Pass 19 Jun 2010 18,728 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 17,106 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2008 17,070 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 16,213 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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M989 YCC is a 1995 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M989 YCC, 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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What year was M989 YCC registered?

M989 YCC is a 1995 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 9 June 1995.

Is M989 YCC safe to buy?

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