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R46 VEC

1997 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,528 mi
Last recorded43,528 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Moto Guzzi California22,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 VEC
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,528 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2011 41,573 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 41,560 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 37,666 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,446 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,313 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 29,313 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 26,446 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 26,241 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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R46 VEC is a 1997 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 22,522 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 R46 VEC, 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 29 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R46 VEC registered?

R46 VEC is a 1997 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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