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YJ62 LZL

2012 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,701 mi
Last recorded20,701 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Moto Guzzi California10,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ62 LZL
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 20,701 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 19,997 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 18,655 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 16,888 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 15,777 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 14,424 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 14,424 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 13,536 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 12,372 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 10,265 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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YJ62 LZL is a 2012 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2012 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 10,154 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 YJ62 LZL, 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 14 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YJ62 LZL registered?

YJ62 LZL is a 2012 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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