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T561 ARU

1999 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

24,276 mi
Last recorded24,276 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Moto Guzzi California21,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT561 ARU
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 24,276 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 23,670 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 23,670 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 23,664 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 22,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 21,635 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 21,635 miles

Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2022 21,457 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 21,369 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 20,385 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 20,385 miles

Offside Front Handlebar retaining device loose bar end loose. (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed tyre tread perished and split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 20,140 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 18,880 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 18,880 miles

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 18,372 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

front tyre on legal limit, 1.0mm, recommend replacing.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 18,223 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 18,223 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 18,099 miles

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

front tyre on legal limit, recommend replacing.

Fail 14 Jun 2013 18,099 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front tyre on legal limit, recommend replacing.

Pass 25 May 2012 17,033 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 16,173 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2011 16,173 miles

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 15,110 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 15,103 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 14,339 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 9,682 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 6,096 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 3,544 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 3,544 miles

Inner Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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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T561 ARU is a 1999 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 T561 ARU, 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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T561 ARU is a 1999 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 2 May 1999.

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