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R429 KUF

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,688 mi
Last recorded36,688 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 KUF
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 36,688 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 36,657 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 36,657 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2024 36,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 36,257 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 31,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 31,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 25,480 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 17,171 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 14,700 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 14,499 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 14,026 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 13,679 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 13,242 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 13,242 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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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R429 KUF is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R429 KUF, 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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R429 KUF is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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