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VX04 CPE

2004 Moto Guzzi California

White Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,346 mi
Last recorded22,346 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Moto Guzzi California14,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 CPE
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 22,346 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 21,767 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 20,382 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 18,971 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 18,052 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 18,052 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 16,958 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 16,314 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 16,314 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 16,144 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 14,483 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 12,727 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 12,727 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 11,513 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 10,088 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 8,674 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 5,605 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 3,806 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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VX04 CPE is a 2004 Moto Guzzi California in White with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 14,077 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 VX04 CPE, 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 22 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VX04 CPE registered?

VX04 CPE is a 2004 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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