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S249 KLJ

1998 Moto Guzzi California

White Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

20,011 mi
Last recorded20,011 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 KLJ
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 20,011 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 19,310 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 17,802 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 16,646 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 16,619 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 14,923 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 13,007 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 11,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 10,361 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 9,670 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 8,572 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 7,826 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 5,924 miles

indicators flashing at the slowest permissable speed

Pass 14 Jan 2013 4,923 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 4,923 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 4,922 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 4,920 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 4,919 miles

Centre Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 4,906 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 4,568 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 4,568 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 4,629 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 4,317 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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S249 KLJ is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in White with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S249 KLJ, 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 S249 KLJ registered?

S249 KLJ is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S249 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S249 KLJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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