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X738 UOW

2001 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,769 mi
Last recorded30,769 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Moto Guzzi California16,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX738 UOW
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 30,769 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 30,635 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 30,621 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 30,588 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 30,383 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 30,199 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 30,082 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 30,082 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 29,607 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 29,607 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 May 2014 29,486 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 28,547 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 28,476 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2011 25,057 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

front mud gaurd starting to corrode

no visual signs of fuel leak but smell of fuel ? recommend full inspection of fuel system ?

Pass 12 Nov 2010 21,954 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front mud gaurd starting to corrode

only one of the twin tail & brake lights working ?

Fail 9 Nov 2010 21,909 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front mud gaurd starting to corrode

only one of the twin tail & brake lights working ?

Pass 3 Nov 2009 18,212 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

cycle fitted with load sensor valve which is slightly stiff ?

Fail 28 Oct 2009 18,147 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

cycle fitted with load sensor valve which is slightly stiff ?

Pass 27 Nov 2008 14,146 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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X738 UOW is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X738 UOW, 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 X738 UOW registered?

X738 UOW is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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