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P87 EJK

1996 Moto Guzzi California

Grey Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,226 mi
Last recorded45,226 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Moto Guzzi California24,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 EJK
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 45,226 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 45,119 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 44,884 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 44,876 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 44,476 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 44,442 miles

Sidecar fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2017 44,215 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 13,362 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 24,974 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 24,894 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

left hand indicator tell-tale not working

Pass 5 Sep 2006 11,629 miles

front wheel lateral run out 0.5mm!

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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P87 EJK is a 1996 Moto Guzzi California in Grey with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P87 EJK, 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 P87 EJK registered?

P87 EJK is a 1996 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 22 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P87 EJK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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