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P349 OAK

1996 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,086 mi
Last recorded27,086 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Moto Guzzi California24,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 OAK
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 27,086 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 26,977 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 26,584 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 25,494 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 23,359 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 22,811 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 22,811 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 22,485 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 21,707 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 20,402 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 20,266 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 20,045 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 20,040 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,876 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 19,717 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,279 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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P349 OAK is a 1996 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1996 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 24,964 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 P349 OAK, 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 30 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P349 OAK is a 1996 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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