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V104 DJT

1999 Moto Guzzi California

Grey Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,492 mi
Last recorded56,492 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Moto Guzzi California21,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV104 DJT
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 56,492 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 56,491 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 55,440 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 53,260 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 50,327 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 49,259 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 48,164 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 46,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 44,546 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 41,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 37,115 miles

corrosion on frame

corrosion on front fork tubes

corrosion on rear coil springs

front tyre perishing

slight corrosion on rear swinging arm

Fail 28 Jul 2016 37,115 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

corrosion on frame

corrosion on front fork tubes

corrosion on rear coil springs

front tyre perishing

slight corrosion on rear swinging arm

Pass 11 Aug 2015 36,970 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 36,488 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 36,437 miles

Rear pads appear thin (limited vision ) reccommend inspection

Slight increase in engine rrevs on lok to lock

Slight pitting to front forks

Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,270 miles

Slight leakage to head stock bearing grease

Throttle cable slightly tight on lock to lock raising idle speed by 200 revs

Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,323 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 35,323 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 35,172 miles

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

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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V104 DJT is a 1999 Moto Guzzi California in Grey with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V104 DJT, 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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V104 DJT is a 1999 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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