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N857 PUV

1996 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,160 mi
Last recorded59,160 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Moto Guzzi California24,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN857 PUV
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 59,160 miles

Front Tyre perished/cracking

Rear Tyre perished/cracking

Pass 10 May 2025 58,869 miles

Front Tyre slightly perished.

Pass 11 May 2024 58,339 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 57,426 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 57,196 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 14 May 2018 57,193 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,118 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,768 miles

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

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

chrome damaged on forks

excessive play in clutch lever

front tyre showing signs of perishing

slight play in front forks

Fail 27 Aug 2014 55,768 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

chrome damaged on forks

excessive play in clutch lever

front tyre showing signs of perishing

slight play in front forks

Pass 6 Aug 2013 51,756 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 47,188 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 47,160 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,891 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,144 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,723 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 20,704 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 17,531 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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N857 PUV is a 1996 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N857 PUV, 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 N857 PUV registered?

N857 PUV is a 1996 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 17 July 1996.

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The MOT history for N857 PUV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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