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R935 PRA

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

70,089 mi
Last recorded70,089 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR935 PRA
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 70,089 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2025 70,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit aproximately 1.2 mm remaining. legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 69,037 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 68,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 67,360 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 67,347 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 67,308 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 66,713 miles

gear lever pivot worn

Fail 15 Aug 2017 66,653 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies both brakes fail to illuminate stop lamp (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks open does not release on its own (6.2.1f)

gear lever pivot worn

high and dip beam wired up wrong way round

Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,206 miles

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

gear change lever pivot worn

rear brake pivot worn

Fail 8 Aug 2016 65,141 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s wrong direction (4.1.2e)

Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired dip and main beam on at same time but very dull (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired one out of two bulbs wrong way round brake light filement on (1.1.1b)

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

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

gear change lever pivot worn

rear brake pivot worn

Pass 6 May 2015 63,798 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 63,790 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 2 May 2014 61,015 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 61,015 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,093 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,510 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 50,403 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 46,829 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 42,476 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2009 42,476 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 36,818 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 36,818 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,034 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 20,754 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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R935 PRA is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 PRA, 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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R935 PRA is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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