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W183 ACW

2000 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

21,419 mi
Last recorded21,419 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Moto Guzzi California18,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW183 ACW
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 21,419 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 20,932 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 20,882 miles

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

Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is adversely affected (2.1.4 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2023 19,685 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 18,798 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 18,782 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 18,546 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 18,527 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 18,420 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 18,420 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 18,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 18,313 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 18,101 miles

front tyre has cracking on side wall

Fail 18 Aug 2014 18,101 miles

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

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

front tyre has cracking on side wall

Pass 19 Aug 2013 17,506 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 16,891 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Jul 2011 16,497 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 15,810 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 14,784 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,112 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 10,457 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 9,034 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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W183 ACW is a 2000 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2000 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 18,016 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 W183 ACW, 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 26 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W183 ACW is a 2000 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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