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R935 HGJ

1997 Moto Guzzi California

Blue Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,901 mi
Last recorded22,901 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Moto Guzzi California22,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR935 HGJ
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 22,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 22,890 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 19,409 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 19,400 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 19,400 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 19,400 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 18,709 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 17,624 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 17,606 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 16,668 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 16,668 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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R935 HGJ is a 1997 Moto Guzzi California in Blue with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R935 HGJ, 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 R935 HGJ registered?

R935 HGJ is a 1997 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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