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N419 RLJ

1995 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,880 mi
Last recorded44,880 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 Moto Guzzi California26,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN419 RLJ
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 44,880 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 44,119 miles

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

Offside 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))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 44,083 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 43,826 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 43,192 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 43,192 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 42,671 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 42,267 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 41,706 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 40,195 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 39,401 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 39,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 38,525 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,074 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 36,418 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 36,387 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 34,848 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,546 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 32,529 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 30,612 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 27,152 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 22,842 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 22,842 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 17,732 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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N419 RLJ is a 1995 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N419 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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N419 RLJ is a 1995 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 20 September 1995.

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