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R68 FCA

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,008 mi
Last recorded36,008 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 FCA
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 36,008 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 62,017 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 62,017 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 35,803 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 35,647 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 35,328 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 35,142 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 34,597 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 33,130 miles

front folks damping

Pass 23 May 2015 31,833 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 May 2014 31,383 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 30,162 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 23,606 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 23,500 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 21,670 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 21,670 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2007 17,973 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2007 17,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 10 May 2006 15,342 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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R68 FCA is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R68 FCA, 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 R68 FCA registered?

R68 FCA is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R68 FCA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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