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VX51 KMV

2001 Moto Guzzi California

White Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

29,015 mi
Last recorded29,015 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Moto Guzzi California16,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 KMV
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 29,015 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 24,021 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 20,293 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 26,705 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 22,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 22,917 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 22,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 22,449 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 22,449 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 21,983 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 21,967 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 21,948 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2016 21,855 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 20,684 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 20,326 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 20,326 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,063 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 19,824 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 19,819 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 19,819 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,607 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 14,515 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 13,599 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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VX51 KMV is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California in White with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2001 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 16,020 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 VX51 KMV, 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 25 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX51 KMV registered?

VX51 KMV is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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