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OU05 OCG

2005 Moto Guzzi California

Silver Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,095 mi
Last recorded4,095 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Moto Guzzi California10,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 OCG
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 4,095 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025
Pass 1 Jun 2024 2,713 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 2,161 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 1,887 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 1,886 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 1,457 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019

Nearside Rear Shock absorber slightly loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake pads close to 1mm

Pass 1 Jun 2018 361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber slightly loose not affecting operation (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 18,376 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 18,377 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 18,378 miles

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

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Feb 2014 18,378 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 18,379 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 18,379 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 18,379 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 17,662 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 17,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 17,077 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 11,458 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 6,948 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 OCG is a 2005 Moto Guzzi California in Silver 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 OCG, 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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OU05 OCG is a 2005 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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