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N412 RLJ

1995 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

32,265 mi
Last recorded32,265 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Moto Guzzi California26,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN412 RLJ
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 32,265 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 32,250 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working from front and rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 31,759 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2022 31,747 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure gear lever bolt (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure stand bolt (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure footrest plate (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 29,135 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 29,135 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 29,124 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2017 28,792 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 27,165 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored slight rusting (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored slight rusting (3.2.A1l)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 27,157 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 27,132 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 24,261 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 24,235 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 24,214 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,385 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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N412 RLJ is a 1995 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 N412 RLJ, 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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N412 RLJ is a 1995 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 20 September 1995.

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