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Y783 UJC

2001 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

21,436 mi
Last recorded21,436 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Moto Guzzi California16,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY783 UJC
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 21,436 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 21,436 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 21,301 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 20,981 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 20,189 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 19,407 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 19,020 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 19,020 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 18,851 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 18,338 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 14,956 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 12,229 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 9,327 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 6,189 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 5,392 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 4,593 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 3,925 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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Y783 UJC is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y783 UJC, 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 Y783 UJC registered?

Y783 UJC is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y783 UJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y783 UJC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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