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OU54 BTX

2004 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

8,756 mi
Last recorded8,756 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Moto Guzzi California14,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 BTX
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 8,756 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 8,746 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 8,733 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 8,655 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 8,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED DURING TEST (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH LOOSE (1.1.11 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2016 8,031 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 7,163 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 7,163 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 6,439 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 5,119 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 4,289 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 3,899 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 3,415 miles

Offside Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

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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OU54 BTX is a 2004 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2004 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 14,077 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 OU54 BTX, 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 22 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OU54 BTX registered?

OU54 BTX is a 2004 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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