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R145 CEX

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Grey Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,830 mi
Last recorded17,830 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 CEX
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 17,830 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 16,684 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 16,684 miles

Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 16,669 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

headlight beam image poor

rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 4 Aug 2011 15,411 miles

front and rear tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Aug 2010 14,516 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 14,516 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 14,132 miles
Pass 27 May 2008

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 13,103 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 12,595 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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R145 CEX is a 1998 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 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 26,088 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 R145 CEX, 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 28 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R145 CEX registered?

R145 CEX is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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