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Y981 FEL

2001 Moto Guzzi California

Yellow Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

34,362 mi
Last recorded34,362 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Moto Guzzi California16,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 FEL
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 34,362 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 34,254 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 33,829 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 32,357 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 31,075 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 29,116 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 27,535 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 25,348 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 23,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 22,056 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 21,004 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 19,005 miles

Number plate cracked

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

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2014 16,847 miles

front mud guard holed and rusted

rear number plate cracked and repaired

Pass 10 Apr 2013 15,475 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 14,445 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 10,971 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 8,034 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 4,318 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 4,318 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2007 3,078 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 1,731 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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Y981 FEL is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California in Yellow 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 Y981 FEL, 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 Y981 FEL registered?

Y981 FEL is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y981 FEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y981 FEL 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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