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R779 FDV

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Blue Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,090 mi
Last recorded28,090 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 FDV
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 28,090 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 25,452 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 24,859 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 24,831 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 24,339 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 23,811 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 23,136 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 22,528 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 22,481 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 21,347 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1mm 140.80.17 (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,014 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 19,634 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 19,496 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 18,914 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 18,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 17,743 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 17,368 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 16,958 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 16,725 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 16,159 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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R779 FDV is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in Blue with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R779 FDV, 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 R779 FDV registered?

R779 FDV is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R779 FDV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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