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V869 LDV

1999 Moto Guzzi California

Grey Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,025 mi
Last recorded47,025 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Moto Guzzi California21,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV869 LDV
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 47,025 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 45,009 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 43,911 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 42,769 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 42,410 miles

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

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

Rear Only one tail lamp bulb operating

Pass 8 Oct 2021 40,745 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 39,555 miles

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

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

front tyre perished

slight oil leak on offside rocker cover

Fail 17 Sep 2020 39,554 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front tyre perished

Pass 27 Sep 2019 38,356 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 36,475 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 34,403 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 34,095 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 33,748 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 31,593 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 30,190 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 28,204 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 25,701 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 24,345 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 23,697 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 23,697 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,668 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 23,668 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 21,455 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 21,455 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,880 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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V869 LDV is a 1999 Moto Guzzi California in Grey with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V869 LDV, 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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V869 LDV is a 1999 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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