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R301 EEX

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,459 mi
Last recorded45,459 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 EEX
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 45,459 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 45,399 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 45,284 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 45,215 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 44,727 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,712 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,899 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 42,899 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front position lamp slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,748 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 41,946 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 41,338 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 40,227 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 39,128 miles

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

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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R301 EEX is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R301 EEX, 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 R301 EEX registered?

R301 EEX is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R301 EEX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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