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S100 MDA

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

24,797 mi
Last recorded24,797 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 MDA
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 24,797 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 24,471 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 22,128 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 20,983 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 20,445 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 19,851 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 19,085 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 18,093 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 17,859 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 17,757 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

near side front caliper showing signs of leaking

Pass 24 May 2012 17,659 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 16,964 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,863 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 16,863 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 16,631 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 16,321 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 15,869 miles

steering damper worn

Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,211 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 15,211 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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S100 MDA is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S100 MDA, 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 S100 MDA registered?

S100 MDA is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S100 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S100 MDA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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