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P114 BFX

1997 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,503 mi
Last recorded16,503 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Moto Guzzi California22,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 BFX
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 16,503 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 16,376 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 16,354 miles

Front side walls on tyre cracked but no chords showing

Rear Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear side walls on tyre cracked but no chords showing

Pass 4 Apr 2022 15,135 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 13,167 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 12,116 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 12,093 miles

front tyre starting to perish on n/s sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2011 11,418 miles

Advise Rear Tyre at 1mm

Advise, Rear shocks showing an oil mist.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 10,436 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 10,413 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Advise silencer mounting nut touching swinging arm when weight applied to rear of bike.

Fail 11 Sep 2008 10,370 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 8,978 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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P114 BFX is a 1997 Moto Guzzi California in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 22,522 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 P114 BFX, 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 29 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P114 BFX registered?

P114 BFX is a 1997 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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