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T955 PRJ

1999 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,602 mi
Last recorded25,602 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Moto Guzzi California21,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT955 PRJ
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 25,602 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 24,253 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 22,214 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 21,910 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 20,856 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 20,779 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 20,565 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 20,304 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 20,012 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 19,978 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 19,780 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate brighter than tail light

Pass 1 May 2013 19,521 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 19,463 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,331 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 18,232 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 18,212 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2009 16,737 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 15,824 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 13,884 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 13,879 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 10,270 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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T955 PRJ is a 1999 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T955 PRJ, 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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What year was T955 PRJ registered?

T955 PRJ is a 1999 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 5 August 1999.

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The MOT history for T955 PRJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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