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OY53 YBK

2004 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,032 mi
Last recorded27,032 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Moto Guzzi California14,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 YBK
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 27,032 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 25,674 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 25,644 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil from rear hub leaking onto tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2023 25,129 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 24,460 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 24,260 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 15kg deflection (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 23,684 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 23,674 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 23,238 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 22,808 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 22,808 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 20,953 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 20,393 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 20,336 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,189 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,281 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 16,938 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 16,205 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 16,205 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

note,petrol was leaking from filler cap,but has now stopped

Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,492 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 13,214 miles

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

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 YBK is a 2004 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OY53 YBK, 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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OY53 YBK is a 2004 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 18 January 2004.

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