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Y652 KUJ

2001 Moto Guzzi California

Grey Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

19,434 mi
Last recorded19,434 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Moto Guzzi California16,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY652 KUJ
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 19,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 19,004 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 18,826 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 18,366 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 18,366 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 15,474 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 14,676 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 14,604 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 14,013 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 14,013 miles

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

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

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock lock stop damaged (2.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 10,585 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 5,632 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 5,632 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2015 4,719 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 3,686 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 3,679 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 3,601 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 3,511 miles

front disc has slight runout

Pass 3 Jul 2010 3,463 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 3,356 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 3,076 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 2,914 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 2,338 miles

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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Y652 KUJ is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California in Grey with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y652 KUJ, 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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Y652 KUJ is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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