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OE52 RXT

2003 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

22,665 mi
Last recorded22,665 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Moto Guzzi California12,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 RXT
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 22,665 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 22,493 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 22,493 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 22,474 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 22,199 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 21,632 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 21,632 miles

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

engine oil leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2021 21,194 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 21,194 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 20,949 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 20,239 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 20,101 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 20,097 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 19,889 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 19,889 miles

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 19,865 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 19,865 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 19,865 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 19,865 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 14,411 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 5,170 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 4,814 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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OE52 RXT is a 2003 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 12,036 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 OE52 RXT, 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 23 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OE52 RXT registered?

OE52 RXT is a 2003 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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The MOT history for OE52 RXT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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