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V680 DPW

1999 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

32,647 mi
Last recorded32,647 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Moto Guzzi California21,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV680 DPW
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 32,647 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 32,156 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 32,147 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2024 31,747 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 31,603 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 31,481 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 31,172 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 31,005 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 30,810 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 30,802 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 30,391 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 29,626 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 29,085 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 29,077 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 28,510 miles

nearside switchgear loose on handlebar.

Fail 18 Jul 2014 28,510 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

nearside switchgear loose on handlebar.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 27,713 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,592 miles

Nearside handlebar grip just starting to become loose still secure

Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,713 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,866 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 22,360 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 22,360 miles

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 19,446 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 16,562 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 16,562 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 15,080 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 15,080 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

nail in tyre

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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V680 DPW is a 1999 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V680 DPW, 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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V680 DPW is a 1999 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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