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T657 GOH

1999 Moto Guzzi California

Blue Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

28,087 mi
Last recorded28,087 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Moto Guzzi California21,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT657 GOH
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2026 28,087 miles

Brake caliper inadequately mounted rear caliper (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake excessively binding front and rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front left side fork (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake pads very rusted

Pass 10 Apr 2025 27,827 miles

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

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

Rear Brake component slightly loose rear caliper has a loose bolt but caliper is secure (1.1.21 (c))

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

rear brake pads appear to be very rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2025 27,811 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned to close together (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake component slightly loose rear caliper has a loose bolt but caliper is secure (1.1.21 (c))

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

rear brake pads appear to be very rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2024 27,729 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 27,729 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 27,245 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 26,315 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 26,314 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 25,847 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 24,568 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 24,084 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 22,534 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 21,088 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 19,630 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 17,944 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 17,944 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 16,169 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 13,753 miles

Outer Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 22 May 2008 13,753 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 11,205 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 8,101 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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T657 GOH is a 1999 Moto Guzzi California in Blue with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T657 GOH, 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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T657 GOH is a 1999 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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