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S583 JPX

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,855 mi
Last recorded44,855 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS583 JPX
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 44,855 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 44,685 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 43,496 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 42,415 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 41,015 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 39,472 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 38,684 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 37,130 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 32,848 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 32,768 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 26,792 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 25,949 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 25,949 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,029 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 24,318 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 23,067 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 21,324 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 21,305 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,832 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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S583 JPX is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S583 JPX, 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 S583 JPX registered?

S583 JPX is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 12 September 1998.

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