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Y468 GAB

2001 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

18,238 mi
Last recorded18,238 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Moto Guzzi California16,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY468 GAB
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 18,238 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 18,024 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 18,022 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 17,757 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 17,751 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 15,383 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 14,197 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 14,193 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 11,623 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 11,620 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 10,035 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 7,271 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 7,271 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2008 5,749 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 4,726 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 4,726 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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Y468 GAB is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California in Red 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 Y468 GAB, 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 Y468 GAB registered?

Y468 GAB is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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