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S342 SAH

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Blue Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

39,713 mi
Last recorded39,713 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS342 SAH
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 39,713 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 39,686 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls brake switch faulty (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2021 39,044 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 39,036 miles

Rear Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 36,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit O/S Front outer pad is 2mm thick and a lot less than the others. (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 32,817 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 29,635 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 29,635 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 27,460 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 27,460 miles

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,447 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 25,164 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 20,183 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 17,216 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 14,966 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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S342 SAH is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in Blue with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S342 SAH, 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 S342 SAH registered?

S342 SAH is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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