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P781 XLJ

1996 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,397 mi
Last recorded40,397 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Moto Guzzi California24,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 XLJ
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 40,397 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 37,900 miles

Front Headlight has a beam corrector kit fitted to alter the low beam aim

Fail 5 Dec 2022 37,900 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlight has a beam corrector kit fitted to alter the low beam aim

Pass 22 Apr 2021 37,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 37,691 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 30,016 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 22,258 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 15,569 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 8,983 miles

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

Tyres do not match

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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P781 XLJ is a 1996 Moto Guzzi California in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P781 XLJ, 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 P781 XLJ registered?

P781 XLJ is a 1996 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 10 October 1996.

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