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Y42 YCR

2001 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,700 mi
Last recorded16,700 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Moto Guzzi California16,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 YCR
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2025 16,700 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 16,529 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2024 16,524 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 16,495 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 15,739 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 14,595 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 13,520 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 12,838 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 12,069 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 11,750 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 10,595 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 10,356 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 9,640 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 9,539 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

fuel filler cap stiff operation

Pass 16 May 2012 9,341 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 9,266 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 14 May 2010 9,044 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 8,869 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 8,834 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 7,650 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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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Y42 YCR is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y42 YCR, 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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Y42 YCR is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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