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YA05 SWF

2005 Moto Guzzi California

Red Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,635 mi
Last recorded75,635 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Moto Guzzi California10,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 SWF
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 75,635 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 74,935 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 74,064 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 73,420 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 71,789 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 69,854 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 67,152 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 65,437 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 62,834 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 60,718 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 59,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 57,705 miles

Oil leak

play in clutch lever mounting

Pass 3 Jan 2014 50,543 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 50,519 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 43,108 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 36,071 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 28,571 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 28,571 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 23,340 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 23,340 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 18,376 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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YA05 SWF is a 2005 Moto Guzzi California in Red with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 10,238 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 YA05 SWF, 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 21 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YA05 SWF registered?

YA05 SWF is a 2005 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YA05 SWF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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