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S598 BEC

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Orange Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

34,206 mi
Last recorded34,206 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS598 BEC
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 34,206 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 32,800 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 30,220 miles

Offside Bolt missing.Rear mudguard

Pass 29 Mar 2023 28,301 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 26,729 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 26,729 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering damper insecure (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 24,782 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 24,464 miles

rear brake hose rubbing on gearlever pivot

Pass 1 Mar 2019 24,158 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 23,715 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 16 May 2016 23,549 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 19,614 miles

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

rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 16 Aug 2012 19,052 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 17,262 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 15,311 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 15,311 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 12,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 12,781 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 8,052 miles

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 8,052 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 7,994 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 7,981 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 7,243 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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S598 BEC is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in Orange with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S598 BEC, 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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S598 BEC is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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