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S608 KRB

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,717 mi
Last recorded79,717 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 KRB
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 79,717 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 79,717 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 79,644 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 78,758 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 78,720 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 76,124 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 73,045 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 70,250 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 70,214 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 54,955 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 53,655 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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S608 KRB is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S608 KRB, 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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S608 KRB is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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