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OW13 HFJ

2012 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,044 mi
Last recorded10,044 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Moto Guzzi California10,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW13 HFJ
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 10,044 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 10,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 7,626 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 7,584 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 7,584 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 7,129 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 4,156 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 2,641 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 2,641 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2019 3,889 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 3,032 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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OW13 HFJ is a 2012 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 10,154 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 OW13 HFJ, 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 14 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OW13 HFJ registered?

OW13 HFJ is a 2012 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is OW13 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW13 HFJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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