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OY52 WXB

2002 Moto Guzzi California

White Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

27,290 mi
Last recorded27,290 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Moto Guzzi California14,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 WXB
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 27,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 27,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 26,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 26,327 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 22,562 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 22,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 21,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 21,240 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 21,000 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 20,616 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 20,616 miles

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 19,302 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 19,302 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 18,523 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,846 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 17,430 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 15,440 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 12,731 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 6,661 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 7,301 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 7,301 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 6,554 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 5,750 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 4,323 miles

both front forks pitted

front hose clip insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2005 3,408 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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OY52 WXB is a 2002 Moto Guzzi California in White with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2002 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 14,118 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 OY52 WXB, 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 24 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OY52 WXB is a 2002 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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