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PN08 MWX

2008 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,228 mi
Last recorded19,228 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Moto Guzzi California10,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 MWX
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 19,228 miles

Front Front tyre below wear limits measured 0.8mm

Fail 24 Jan 2026 19,219 miles

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Rear brake test could not lock rear wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front tyre below wear limits measured 0.8mm

Pass 3 Jan 2025 18,821 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 18,821 miles

Front Position lamp not working side light bulb not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front front nearside metal backing rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2023 18,055 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 17,677 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 16,625 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 16,625 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 15,997 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 15,259 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 14,395 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 14,395 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 13,113 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 11,972 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 29 Nov 2016 11,972 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2015 10,087 miles

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Nov 2014 8,103 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 6,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 6,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Nov 2012 5,091 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 3,977 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 3,466 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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PN08 MWX is a 2008 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 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 10,559 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 PN08 MWX, 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 18 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PN08 MWX is a 2008 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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