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OU05 EVX

2005 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

33,267 mi
Last recorded33,267 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Moto Guzzi California10,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 EVX
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 33,267 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 33,267 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 31,917 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 29,072 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 27,946 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 24,334 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 22,620 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 22,252 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 22,252 miles

Stop lamp not working Front (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 19,669 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 19,052 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 19,052 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 16,714 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 15,130 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 15,130 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 8,735 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 8,735 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 7,053 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 6,714 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 4,849 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 3,378 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 2,767 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 EVX is a 2005 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 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 EVX, 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 EVX registered?

OU05 EVX is a 2005 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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