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R915 MVL

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,354 mi
Last recorded46,354 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 MVL
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 46,354 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 43,542 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 40,520 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 36,576 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 32,547 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 30,423 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 29,705 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 27,733 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 27,733 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 25,849 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 23,821 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 23,557 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 22,049 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,708 miles

flashers a little fast, beamset little low with assistant on it

Pass 30 Apr 2011 21,472 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 8 May 2010 20,903 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 19,754 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 18,715 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 17,144 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 14,192 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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R915 MVL is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R915 MVL, 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 R915 MVL registered?

R915 MVL is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 16 May 1998.

Is R915 MVL safe to buy?

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