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S834 JJT

1998 Moto Guzzi California

Blue Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

57,589 mi
Last recorded57,589 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS834 JJT
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 57,589 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 57,335 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 57,254 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 57,128 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 56,850 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 56,361 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 56,119 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 55,845 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 55,526 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 54,886 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 54,351 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 53,602 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 53,587 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 53,422 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 52,695 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 50,076 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,030 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,388 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 43,369 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 41,286 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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S834 JJT is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in Blue with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 S834 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 S834 JJT registered?

S834 JJT is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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