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N859 JLF

1996 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,138 mi
Last recorded25,138 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Moto Guzzi California24,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN859 JLF
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 25,138 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 24,852 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 24,852 miles

Rear Position lamp not working wiring loom plug had become disconnected for rear light cluster (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working Wiring loom plug detached (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 24,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 23,895 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 22,763 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 21,208 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 21,208 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 19,268 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 19,267 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 18,582 miles

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

exhaust heat cover loose

Fail 9 Sep 2017 18,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 17,699 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 17,699 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 16,669 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 15,875 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 15,860 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 15,739 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 May 2010 13,110 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 12,374 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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N859 JLF is a 1996 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N859 JLF, 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 N859 JLF registered?

N859 JLF is a 1996 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 5 July 1996.

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