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Y185 XDV

2001 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,070 mi
Last recorded42,070 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Moto Guzzi California16,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 XDV
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 42,070 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 41,631 miles

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2017 39,567 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 35,871 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 35,871 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

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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Y185 XDV is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y185 XDV, 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 Y185 XDV registered?

Y185 XDV is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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