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P589 KBK

1996 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,706 mi
Last recorded30,706 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Moto Guzzi California24,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP589 KBK
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 May 2025 30,706 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 30,262 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 29,630 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 29,077 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 28,190 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 27,555 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 25,410 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 24,084 miles

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

slight wear in front brake disc rivots

slight wear in rear brake disc rivots

Pass 7 Feb 2017 23,633 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 23,517 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 23,263 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 22,703 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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P589 KBK is a 1996 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P589 KBK, 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 P589 KBK registered?

P589 KBK is a 1996 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 2 October 1996.

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