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T789 VUM

1999 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

24,680 mi
Last recorded24,680 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Moto Guzzi California21,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT789 VUM
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 24,680 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 24,594 miles

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 brake slightly binding

Fail 28 Mar 2015 24,586 miles

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

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 brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Mar 2014 24,365 miles

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

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

Rear wheel slightly rubbing on shaft drive housing.

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 24,357 miles

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 23,986 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 23,711 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 22,766 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 21,901 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 21,901 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 20,922 miles

Centre Front Sidecar front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 20,922 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 20,012 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 19,329 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 19,326 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 18,821 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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T789 VUM is a 1999 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T789 VUM, 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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T789 VUM is a 1999 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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