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W805 WCR

2000 Moto Guzzi California

Blue Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

42,680 mi
Last recorded42,680 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Moto Guzzi California18,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW805 WCR
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 42,680 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 42,356 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 42,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 41,382 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 40,702 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Lower Centre Stand has surface corrosion.

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Brake linkage worn, but not excessively Rear brake linkage. (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swingarm has surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 40,413 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake linkage has play and movement

Fail 3 Nov 2020 40,384 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation incorrect. (5.2.3 (i))

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear swingarm. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Gear selector and linkage has slight wear and play.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake linkage worn, but not excessively Rear brake pedal and linkage has slight wear and play . (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 39,826 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake linkage worn, but not excessively Rear brake pedal pivots and linkages have slight wear and play. (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 38,417 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre tread getting low, 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 37,700 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Both front fork seals have oil misting from seals (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 37,436 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

twist grip slow to return

Pass 30 Jun 2015 37,052 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 36,525 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,525 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 36,446 miles

front mudguard corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2012 36,446 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

front mudguard corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,635 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 35,228 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

front fender corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2009 32,197 miles

FRONT MUDGUARD CORRODED

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

SWING ARM CORRODED

TWIST GRIP SLOW TO RETURN

Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,176 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 29,176 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 25,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 May 2006 21,564 miles

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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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W805 WCR is a 2000 Moto Guzzi California in Blue with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W805 WCR, 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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W805 WCR is a 2000 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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