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R11 VGD

1999 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,511 mi
Last recorded36,511 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Moto Guzzi California21,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 VGD
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 36,511 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 35,996 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 35,750 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 35,082 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 34,028 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 31,605 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 29,969 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 28,373 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 25,822 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 24,638 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 22,815 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 21,772 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 20,410 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 18,593 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 17,686 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 17,352 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,511 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,429 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 14,135 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 13,223 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 12,163 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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R11 VGD is a 1999 Moto Guzzi California in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 21,685 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 R11 VGD, 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 27 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R11 VGD registered?

R11 VGD is a 1999 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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