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P984 KKY

1997 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,111 mi
Last recorded29,111 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Moto Guzzi California22,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 KKY
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 29,111 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 28,785 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 28,543 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 28,442 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 28,178 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 28,070 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 27,776 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 27,577 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 27,489 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 26,900 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 26,626 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 26,424 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 25,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 25,415 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 25,146 miles

front tyre on legal limit

Pass 13 Aug 2010 24,378 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 22,332 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 20,917 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 20,906 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 20,760 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 20,593 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 20,593 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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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P984 KKY is a 1997 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 22,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P984 KKY, 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 29 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P984 KKY registered?

P984 KKY is a 1997 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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