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P446 FJK

1997 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,130 mi
Last recorded87,130 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Moto Guzzi California22,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 FJK
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 87,130 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 84,282 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 81,667 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 81,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber likely to become detached bottom bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2017 80,689 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 76,239 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 76,226 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 75,359 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 73,372 miles

floating front brake discs have play in the floating assembly suggest the discs are serviced

rear brake only just met the requirements, suggest this is looked at at some point

Pass 30 Mar 2013 70,752 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,329 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 63,586 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,546 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 62,440 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 57,425 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 49,434 miles

front brake lever needs bleeding

rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 3 May 2005 46,770 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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P446 FJK is a 1997 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 P446 FJK, 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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P446 FJK is a 1997 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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