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Y979 FVW

2001 Moto Guzzi California

Grey Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

15,841 mi
Last recorded15,841 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Moto Guzzi California16,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 FVW
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 15,841 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 15,837 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 15,816 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 15,812 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 15,809 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 15,276 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 15,085 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 14,601 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 14,601 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 14,509 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 14,133 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 14,060 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 13,585 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 12,694 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 12,152 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 11,707 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 11,027 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 10,313 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 9,725 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 8,062 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 6,257 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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Y979 FVW is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California in Grey with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y979 FVW, 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 Y979 FVW registered?

Y979 FVW is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y979 FVW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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