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V14 SOF

2014 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,210 mi
Last recorded11,210 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Moto Guzzi California9,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV14 SOF
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 11,210 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 10,918 miles

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose nearside exhaust silencer cover slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 1 Nov 2023 10,904 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 10,680 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 9,150 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 8,011 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 6,158 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 5,665 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 5,652 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 5,394 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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V14 SOF is a 2014 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 9,160 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 V14 SOF, 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 12 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V14 SOF registered?

V14 SOF is a 2014 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 22 April 2014.

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