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P36 RNW

1996 Moto Guzzi California

Blue Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

28,103 mi
Last recorded28,103 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Moto Guzzi California24,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 RNW
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 28,103 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 25,375 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 25,436 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 25,089 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 25,047 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 24,770 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 24,574 miles

Front Brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 24,068 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 23,545 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 21,478 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 20,730 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 20,155 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 19,621 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 19,404 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 18,904 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 18,904 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 17,940 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 17,690 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 16,080 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 13,924 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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P36 RNW is a 1996 Moto Guzzi California in Blue with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 P36 RNW, 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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What year was P36 RNW registered?

P36 RNW is a 1996 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P36 RNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P36 RNW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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