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S461 ORU

2000 Moto Guzzi California

Blue Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,734 mi
Last recorded29,734 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Moto Guzzi California18,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS461 ORU
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 29,734 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 29,607 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 28,524 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 24,857 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 23,623 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 22,836 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 21,416 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 20,603 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 19,325 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 19,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 18,265 miles

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

front tyre pressure low

Pass 29 May 2012 17,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 16,742 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 16,053 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,550 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 13,513 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 10,263 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 9,711 miles

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

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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S461 ORU is a 2000 Moto Guzzi California in Blue with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2000 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 18,016 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 S461 ORU, 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 26 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S461 ORU registered?

S461 ORU is a 2000 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is S461 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S461 ORU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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