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W454 RLJ

2000 Moto Guzzi California

Grey Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,096 mi
Last recorded19,096 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Moto Guzzi California18,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW454 RLJ
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 19,096 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 19,096 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 19,096 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Fail 27 May 2010 19,096 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Oil leak

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 19,096 miles

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

rear swinging arm corroded & showing signs of damage.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 19,096 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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W454 RLJ is a 2000 Moto Guzzi California in Grey with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W454 RLJ, 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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What year was W454 RLJ registered?

W454 RLJ is a 2000 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 4 July 2000.

Is W454 RLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W454 RLJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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