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R183 EPP

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

27,371 mi
Last recorded27,371 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 EPP
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 27,371 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 26,346 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp intensity slightly reduced.

Pass 12 Apr 2024 25,050 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 25,039 miles

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 23,098 miles

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 23,098 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 22,910 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 22,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 22,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 22,618 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 21,997 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 21,997 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 21,209 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 20,270 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 19,681 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 18,837 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 18,296 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,012 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 18,012 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2011 17,544 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 17,525 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 17,113 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 16,935 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 May 2006 16,021 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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R183 EPP is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R183 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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R183 EPP is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 23 May 1998.

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