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N980 REE

1996 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,266 mi
Last recorded57,266 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Moto Guzzi California24,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN980 REE
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2024 57,266 miles

All brake discs covered in surface rust at time of test

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 56,812 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 56,269 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 55,376 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 54,697 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,065 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 53,556 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 52,805 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 50,885 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,413 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,969 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 35,496 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,557 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,001 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,922 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 23,797 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,403 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 20,342 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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N980 REE is a 1996 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 N980 REE, 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 N980 REE registered?

N980 REE is a 1996 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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