MOT Status
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71,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Rear brake figures poor. Will not lock rollers. (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Rear brake performance poor. (1.2.1 (e))
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))
Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Rear brake only just making pass figures. (1.2.1 (e))
Rear brake performance poor.
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))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Brake figures poor. (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Rear brake only just locking wheel. (1.2.1 (e))
Slight play in sidecar wheel bearing.
Slight play in sidecar wheel bearing.
Rear brake only just making pass figure.
Rear brake on limits of brake force.
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play Sidecar wheel. (2.4.A.2c)
Sidecar tyre has slight mark on sidewall.
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.
Sidecar tyre worn unevenly.
Rear Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)
Sidecar tyre worn unevenly.
Main beam warning light not working.
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
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))
Main beam warning light not working.
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
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
nail in tyre
non obligatory lamp insecure/defective
rear disc mounting bobbins slightly loose
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R247 LDF registered?
R247 LDF is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 2 April 1998.
Is R247 LDF safe to buy?
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