MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,397 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Headlight has a beam corrector kit fitted to alter the low beam aim
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
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))
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))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Tyres do not match
How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi California?
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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.
Is P781 XLJ safe to buy?
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