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N256 PPG

1995 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

71,148 mi
Last recorded71,148 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Moto Guzzi California26,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 PPG
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 71,148 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 71,019 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 130/90/17 conti (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 69,979 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 69,524 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2020 68,417 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 68,375 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 68,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 65,901 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,771 miles

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

No `tell tale` dip/main beam light

Fail 13 Jun 2012 60,771 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

No `tell tale` dip/main beam light

Pass 18 Jun 2011 57,146 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,771 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 52,505 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 51,084 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 47,603 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 47,229 miles

front wheel bearing slight play †rear brake linkage splitpin corroding

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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N256 PPG is a 1995 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 N256 PPG, 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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N256 PPG is a 1995 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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