MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,906 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Central Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Central Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi California?
Based on 17,571 MOT tests across 1,608 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VTX 178S is a 1978 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 844cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1978 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 31,343 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 VTX 178S, 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 48 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VTX 178S registered?
VTX 178S is a 1978 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 3 July 1978.
Is VTX 178S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VTX 178S shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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