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R512 CNG

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,272 mi
Last recorded46,272 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 CNG
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 46,272 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold(stud snapped) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 45,281 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cylinder flange stud snapped (6.1.2 (a))

neutral light staying on,also tachometer not working

Fail 11 May 2019 45,274 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel tank insecure security bolt missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cylinder flange stud snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

neutral light staying on,also tachometer not working

Pass 28 Jun 2017 44,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded beside pivot point (6.1.1a)

ignition switch intermittent

neutral light staying on

Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,975 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 44,975 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 44,146 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 44,146 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 43,582 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 414,245 miles

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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R512 CNG is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R512 CNG, 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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R512 CNG is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 6 June 1998.

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