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S820 JJT

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,582 mi
Last recorded27,582 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS820 JJT
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 27,582 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear O/S SIDE WALL OF TYRE SLIGHTLY RUBBING SWING ARM

Pass 18 Apr 2024 25,709 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 25,709 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2022 25,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 25,563 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 25,040 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 25,040 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 24,139 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 23,950 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 21,344 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 20,286 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 17,583 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 15,734 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 15,734 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 15,383 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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S820 JJT is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S820 JJT, 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 S820 JJT registered?

S820 JJT is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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