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Y461 UGP

2001 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

365 mi
Last recorded365 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Moto Guzzi California16,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY461 UGP
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 365 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 33,500 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 26,492 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 26,492 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 24,599 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 24,167 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 24,167 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 23,173 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 22,702 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 22,705 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 22,701 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2012 22,483 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 19,493 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 17,347 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 17,311 miles

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

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

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

slight play in lever pivots.

Pass 1 Sep 2005 14,279 miles

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

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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Y461 UGP 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 68.8%.

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 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 Y461 UGP, 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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Y461 UGP is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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