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Y596 CFX

2001 Moto Guzzi California

Blue Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

57,099 mi
Last recorded57,099 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Moto Guzzi California16,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY596 CFX
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 57,099 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidecar (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 57,092 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidecar (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 54,713 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 50,491 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 50,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Sidecar attachment insecure (5.1.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 46,614 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 46,550 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 41,711 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 41,677 miles

Sidecar suspension has an insecure unit. (5.2.3a)

Nearside Front Sidecar direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 38,378 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 38,326 miles

Nearside Sidecar direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 32,290 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,239 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,068 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 30,068 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 25,801 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,672 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 19,552 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 19,552 miles

Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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Y596 CFX is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California in Blue with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y596 CFX, 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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Y596 CFX is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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