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N148 EYA

1996 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,380 mi
Last recorded43,380 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Moto Guzzi California24,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 EYA
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 43,380 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,261 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 37,428 miles

netural light not working, still on when in gear

Fail 22 Jul 2011 37,428 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

netural light not working, still on when in gear

Pass 26 May 2010 34,580 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 34,580 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,932 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,064 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 27,886 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 27,848 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 24,245 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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N148 EYA is a 1996 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 24,964 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 N148 EYA, 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 30 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N148 EYA registered?

N148 EYA is a 1996 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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