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P865 KSG

1996 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,041 mi
Last recorded45,041 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Moto Guzzi California24,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 KSG
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 45,041 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 44,474 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 43,632 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 43,632 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 42,897 miles

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

both front fork stanchions pitted (above swept area

Pass 2 Apr 2018 42,296 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 40,671 miles

Rear brake may need attention

Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,473 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,299 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 36,079 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 36,079 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

rear tyre on limit

Pass 15 Sep 2005 32,959 miles

rear brake could be better

Fail 1 Sep 2005 32,873 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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P865 KSG is a 1996 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P865 KSG, 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 P865 KSG registered?

P865 KSG is a 1996 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 10 September 1996.

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