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R606 BAH

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Grey Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,661 mi
Last recorded45,661 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 BAH
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 45,661 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 45,661 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 44,870 miles

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 44,870 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 43,037 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 42,752 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 41,356 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 39,584 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 39,549 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 39,492 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,354 miles

ADVISE; Fluctuation during roller brake test indicates front left, nearside, brake disc may be warped. No pulsing noticed during test ride.

ADVISE; Front left, nearside brake pads low.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 36,699 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 36,699 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 31,170 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 31,170 miles

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

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 7 May 2009 31,054 miles

Advise steering damper bush excesively worn.

Fail 7 May 2009 31,054 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Advise steering damper bush excesively worn.

Pass 7 May 2008 29,818 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 29,736 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 29,736 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 29,288 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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R606 BAH is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in Grey with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R606 BAH, 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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R606 BAH is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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