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P881 AFJ

1996 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,899 mi
Last recorded38,899 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Moto Guzzi California24,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 AFJ
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2017 38,899 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 37,591 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 37,591 miles

Front Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 36,847 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 35,733 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 34,168 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 34,083 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 32,894 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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P881 AFJ is a 1996 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P881 AFJ, 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 P881 AFJ registered?

P881 AFJ is a 1996 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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