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T205 DWL

1999 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,617 mi
Last recorded41,617 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Moto Guzzi California21,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT205 DWL
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 41,617 miles

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 16 Apr 2025 38,303 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 38,303 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 34,291 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 34,279 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls not working off the front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 34,209 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 32,671 miles

Exhaust noisy BLOWING FROM FRONT PART (8.1.1 (a))

Rear 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 11 Jun 2019 31,874 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 29,989 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 29,989 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 29,097 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 29,022 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 25,940 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,580 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 22,850 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 20,689 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,543 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,081 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 13,062 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))

Pass 8 Apr 2006 10,517 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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T205 DWL is a 1999 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1999 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 21,685 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 T205 DWL, 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 27 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T205 DWL is a 1999 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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