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R944 BOC

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

27,676 mi
Last recorded27,676 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 BOC
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 27,676 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 26,147 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 25,248 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 24,515 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 24,515 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 23,526 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 22,379 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 21,564 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 18,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 17,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2016 15,308 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 13,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 12,142 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 10,700 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2009 9,371 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 8,664 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 8,152 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 7,879 miles

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

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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R944 BOC is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R944 BOC, 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 R944 BOC registered?

R944 BOC is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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