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VTX 178S

1978 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 844cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

10,906 mi
Last recorded10,906 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1978 Moto Guzzi California31,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTX 178S
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine844cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 10,906 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 10,906 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 10,405 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 10,405 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2019 10,192 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2019 10,192 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 10,150 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 9,407 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 9,407 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2016 8,765 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 8,765 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 7,995 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 7,669 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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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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