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R994 KAW

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Blue Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,087 mi
Last recorded37,087 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 KAW
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 37,087 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 36,874 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 35,352 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 33,868 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 32,353 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 32,353 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working off front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 31,247 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 30,661 miles

headlight operation

headrace slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2017 28,749 miles

front tyre slightly perished

Fail 19 Jun 2017 28,749 miles

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

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Jul 2016 27,428 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

steering damper joint worn

Fail 12 Jul 2016 27,422 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

steering damper joint worn

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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R994 KAW is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in Blue with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R994 KAW, 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 R994 KAW registered?

R994 KAW is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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