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R796 KUG

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Orange Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,318 mi
Last recorded21,318 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 KUG
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 21,318 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 19,475 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 17,156 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 17,156 miles

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

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 15,345 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 12,708 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 11,477 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 9,976 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 7,975 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 5,537 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 4,464 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 2,676 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 2,675 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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R796 KUG is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in Orange with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R796 KUG, 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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R796 KUG is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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