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P444 JES

1997 Moto Guzzi California

Blue Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,564 mi
Last recorded13,564 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Moto Guzzi California22,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP444 JES
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 13,564 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 13,132 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 13,103 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2019 13,102 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2016 13,021 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 12,473 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 12,449 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2012 11,503 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 11,058 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 May 2010 11,058 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 10,844 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2006 10,502 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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P444 JES is a 1997 Moto Guzzi California in Blue with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P444 JES, 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 P444 JES registered?

P444 JES is a 1997 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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