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R78 OAE

1997 Moto Guzzi California

Silver Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,003 mi
Last recorded12,003 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Moto Guzzi California22,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 OAE
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 12,003 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 11,316 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 10,432 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 10,174 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 8,923 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 88,932 miles
Pass 27 May 2020
Pass 21 Mar 2019 7,145 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 7,145 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 6,382 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 6,296 miles

Front Front tyre has slight perish

Pass 31 May 2016 6,227 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 6,110 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 6,068 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 6,048 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 6,048 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 6,006 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 5,999 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 5,978 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 5,959 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 5,828 miles

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 5,828 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 5,753 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 5,414 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 5,414 miles

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

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

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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R78 OAE is a 1997 Moto Guzzi California in Silver with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R78 OAE, 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 R78 OAE registered?

R78 OAE is a 1997 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R78 OAE safe to buy?

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