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OU03 VDA

2003 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,120 mi
Last recorded22,120 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Moto Guzzi California12,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 VDA
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 22,120 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 22,105 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 22,054 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 22,020 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 22,017 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 20,952 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 18,255 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 15,862 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 13,525 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 9,897 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 9,672 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 7,358 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 4,010 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 4,009 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 9,168 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 6,982 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 4,438 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 4,360 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2007 7 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 8,476 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 8,456 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

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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OU03 VDA is a 2003 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OU03 VDA, 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 OU03 VDA registered?

OU03 VDA is a 2003 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 6 April 2003.

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