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R680 GTL

1997 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1067cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,641 mi
Last recorded52,641 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Moto Guzzi California22,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 GTL
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,067cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 52,641 miles

Fork inners are pitted, seals may have short service life.

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 52,636 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fork inners are pitted, seals may have short service life.

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 51,855 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 51,326 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 51,314 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 49,995 miles

Rear Tyre Sidewalls Perished

Fail 28 Jan 2016 49,995 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre Sidewalls Perished

Fail 26 Apr 2012 49,634 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 49,634 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,118 miles

slight cracking in sidewalls on rear tyre.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 48,668 miles

1x tail light not working

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,678 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 46,417 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 46,373 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,959 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 41,634 miles

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

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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R680 GTL is a 1997 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,067cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R680 GTL, 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 R680 GTL registered?

R680 GTL is a 1997 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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