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R837 LEL

1997 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,603 mi
Last recorded34,603 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Moto Guzzi California22,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 LEL
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 34,603 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 34,603 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jul 2013 32,411 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 32,411 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,000 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 28,509 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,911 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,767 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 26,807 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 24,314 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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R837 LEL is a 1997 Moto Guzzi California in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R837 LEL, 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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R837 LEL is a 1997 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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