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OU05 EVH

2005 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,881 mi
Last recorded10,881 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Moto Guzzi California10,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 EVH
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 10,881 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 10,640 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 10,313 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 9,821 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 9,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2021 9,142 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 8,576 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 6,909 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 4,441 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 4,441 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 2,854 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 2,854 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 1,583 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 283 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 7,900 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 7,875 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 7,585 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 6,762 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 5,900 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 5,141 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 3,838 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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OU05 EVH is a 2005 Moto Guzzi California in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 10,238 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 OU05 EVH, 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 21 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OU05 EVH registered?

OU05 EVH is a 2005 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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The MOT history for OU05 EVH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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