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OY53 PLV

2003 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,231 mi
Last recorded10,231 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Moto Guzzi California12,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 PLV
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 10,231 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 10,228 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 10,107 miles

Nearside Front Gear pedal insecure.

Fail 28 Jun 2023 10,107 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Gear pedal insecure.

Pass 19 Jul 2021 10,084 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 10,084 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 9,268 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 7,768 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 7,768 miles

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 3,718 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 3,713 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 3,713 miles

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

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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OY53 PLV is a 2003 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 12,036 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 OY53 PLV, 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 23 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OY53 PLV registered?

OY53 PLV is a 2003 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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