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T891 ABK

1999 Moto Guzzi California

White Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

33,490 mi
Last recorded33,490 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Moto Guzzi California21,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT891 ABK
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 33,490 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 33,481 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working on dipped beam (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))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 33,337 miles

Rear tyre has cuts , centre tread , not showing ply or cord etc

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 33,015 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 32,190 miles

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

Rear cuts in centre tread not showing ply or cord etc

Fail 26 Aug 2022 32,180 miles

Headlamp aim not 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))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear cuts in centre tread not showing ply or cord etc

Pass 29 Jul 2021 31,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 30,455 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 30,455 miles

Rear Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2016 28,674 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,971 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 27,971 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 27,033 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 24,950 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 24,942 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 23,536 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 22,199 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 20,105 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 18,239 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,275 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 16,092 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 14,542 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 14,540 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

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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T891 ABK is a 1999 Moto Guzzi California in White with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T891 ABK, 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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T891 ABK is a 1999 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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