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P342 OLC

1997 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

26,173 mi
Last recorded26,173 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Moto Guzzi California22,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 OLC
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 26,173 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 26,139 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 25,528 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 25,238 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 24,787 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread on centre line (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 23,384 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 22,678 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 21,440 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 21,440 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 20,185 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 19,251 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 18,658 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 17,322 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 15,520 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 14,433 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 11,774 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 8,647 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 5,847 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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P342 OLC is a 1997 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P342 OLC, 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 P342 OLC registered?

P342 OLC is a 1997 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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