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Y353 BEL

2001 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,208 mi
Last recorded46,208 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Moto Guzzi California16,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY353 BEL
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 46,208 miles
Fail 2 May 2026 46,173 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2025 42,922 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 40,212 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 37,746 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 33,688 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2021 32,448 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 32,243 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 29,320 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 26,993 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 23,671 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 19,581 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 16,110 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 12,255 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 15,514 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 10,811 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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Y353 BEL is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y353 BEL, 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 Y353 BEL registered?

Y353 BEL is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y353 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y353 BEL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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