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Y492 TKM

2001 Moto Guzzi California

White Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,884 mi
Last recorded44,884 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Moto Guzzi California16,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 TKM
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 44,884 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 44,884 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 44,312 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 44,312 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 44,303 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 42,267 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 40,035 miles

Front Tyre perrish

Rear 1 spoke missing

Rear Tyre perrish

Pass 4 Feb 2017 38,645 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 35,981 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 33,832 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 30,604 miles

Front 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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Y492 TKM is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California in White with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y492 TKM, 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 Y492 TKM registered?

Y492 TKM is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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