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R43 NJT

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Orange Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,742 mi
Last recorded53,742 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 NJT
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 53,742 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 54,549 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 52,476 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 50,446 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 50,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front corrossion of stanchion

Offside Front corrossion of stanchion

Pass 1 Mar 2021 47,970 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 46,343 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 44,019 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 42,214 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 42,213 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,946 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 41,935 miles

Brake disc(s) has excessive run out rear disc (3.2.A1m)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

front tyre very low 1.6mm

Pass 8 Feb 2016 41,346 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 40,286 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

swing arm rusted

Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,529 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 38,309 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,377 miles

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

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

rear brake valve tight

Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,814 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))

rear tail lamp

Pass 16 Apr 2008 33,521 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,662 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 30,896 miles

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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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R43 NJT is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in Orange with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R43 NJT, 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 R43 NJT registered?

R43 NJT is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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