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R40 ELD

2015 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,712 mi
Last recorded30,712 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2015 Moto Guzzi California9,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 ELD
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 30,712 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 29,233 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 25,617 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 23,712 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 21,831 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 16,416 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 13,140 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 13,140 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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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R40 ELD is a 2015 Moto Guzzi California in Red with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2015 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.7% with a typical mileage of 9,377 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 R40 ELD, 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 11 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R40 ELD registered?

R40 ELD is a 2015 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 7 May 2015.

Is R40 ELD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 ELD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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