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R247 LDF

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,690 mi
Last recorded71,690 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 LDF
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 71,690 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 66,632 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Rear brake figures poor. Will not lock rollers. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 64,249 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Rear brake performance poor. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 64,225 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 64,050 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Rear brake only just making pass figures. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 63,817 miles

Rear brake performance poor.

Fail 17 Nov 2021 63,787 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 63,477 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Brake figures poor. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 63,011 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Rear brake only just locking wheel. (1.2.1 (e))

Slight play in sidecar wheel bearing.

Pass 22 Nov 2018 59,729 miles

Slight play in sidecar wheel bearing.

Pass 6 Nov 2017 57,527 miles

Rear brake only just making pass figure.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,226 miles

Rear brake on limits of brake force.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 56,028 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play Sidecar wheel. (2.4.A.2c)

Sidecar tyre has slight mark on sidewall.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 54,574 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Main beam warning light not working.

Slight play in sidecar wheel bearing.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 51,943 miles

Sidecar tyre worn unevenly.

Fail 3 Nov 2012 51,921 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Sidecar tyre worn unevenly.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 50,609 miles

Main beam warning light not working.

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 50,582 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Main beam warning light not working.

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 48,723 miles

Main beam warning light not working.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 44,817 miles

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

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

advise temp repair on r/h silencer

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,863 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 41,619 miles

Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear reflector on sidecar missing (1.4.1)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

front park light not working

Pass 18 Jul 2006 37,815 miles

nail in tyre

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

rear disc mounting bobbins slightly loose

Pass 30 Jul 2005 30,650 miles

Nearside Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

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

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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R247 LDF is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in Black 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 R247 LDF, 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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R247 LDF is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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