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YJ51 MLL

2001 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,414 mi
Last recorded15,414 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Moto Guzzi California16,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 MLL
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 15,414 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 15,400 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

HANDBRAKE CALIPER INCORRECTLY FITTED

Pass 12 Feb 2024 13,582 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 10,446 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 8,882 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 7,527 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 7,303 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 7,059 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 6,501 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 6,408 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 6,385 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 4,591 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 4,577 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2007 4,397 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 4,362 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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YJ51 MLL is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ51 MLL, 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 YJ51 MLL registered?

YJ51 MLL is a 2001 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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