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P119 YAP

1997 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,000 mi
Last recorded23,000 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Moto Guzzi California22,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 YAP
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 23,000 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 22,979 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 22,764 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 22,455 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 22,105 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 22,104 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f)

Pass 23 May 2017 22,030 miles

brakes could be better

Fail 23 May 2017 22,030 miles

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

brakes could be better

Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,514 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 61,945 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 57,945 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 May 2010 56,216 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 53,735 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 52,254 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 44,667 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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P119 YAP is a 1997 Moto Guzzi California in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P119 YAP, 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 P119 YAP registered?

P119 YAP is a 1997 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P119 YAP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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