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V57 DNN

1999 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,477 mi
Last recorded49,477 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Moto Guzzi California21,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV57 DNN
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 49,477 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 48,934 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 48,154 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 47,151 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 47,138 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 45,614 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 45,554 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 44,131 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,308 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 43,308 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 42,424 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 40,290 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,422 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 33,696 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 33,696 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 32,472 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,143 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 31,136 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2010 26,136 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 23,288 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 19,278 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 19,278 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 15,251 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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V57 DNN is a 1999 Moto Guzzi California in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V57 DNN, 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 V57 DNN registered?

V57 DNN is a 1999 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V57 DNN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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