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S414 KSA

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,863 mi
Last recorded27,863 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS414 KSA
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 27,863 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 27,856 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 3 Feb 2015 26,267 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 26,267 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 24,873 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 23,683 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 23,674 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 23,616 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 23,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 23,521 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 22,634 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 24,853 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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S414 KSA is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S414 KSA, 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 S414 KSA registered?

S414 KSA is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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