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R717 NRU

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Grey Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,418 mi
Last recorded49,418 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 NRU
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 49,418 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 49,418 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 48,567 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 48,544 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 48,534 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 48,534 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake component insecure lock nut not tight (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 47,938 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 47,299 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,176 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,070 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8MM (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2016 43,070 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8MM (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,637 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 41,180 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 39,098 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,231 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,947 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,229 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 30,186 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,991 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 24,246 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 22,814 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 21,816 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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R717 NRU is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in Grey with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R717 NRU, 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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R717 NRU is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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