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R178 EPP

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,089 mi
Last recorded13,089 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 EPP
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 13,089 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2025 11,872 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 11,627 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 11,310 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 10,938 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 10,894 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 10,890 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 10,783 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 10,551 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 10,551 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 10,145 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 9,353 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 9,309 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 8,127 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 8,087 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 7,327 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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R178 EPP is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R178 EPP, 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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R178 EPP is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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