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YK05 BCE

2005 Moto Guzzi California

Brown Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

8,653 mi
Last recorded8,653 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Moto Guzzi California10,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 BCE
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 8,653 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 8,394 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 5,597 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 5,592 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 1,840 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

long rear brake travel

Fail 19 Jul 2018 1,840 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable not fitted to side wall instruction (5.2.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 702 miles

front and rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 19 Jul 2017 702 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

front and rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 17 Jun 2016 9,049 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 9,045 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 7,959 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 7,616 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 7,419 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 7,360 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 6,268 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 4,529 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 2,615 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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YK05 BCE is a 2005 Moto Guzzi California in Brown with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YK05 BCE, 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 YK05 BCE registered?

YK05 BCE is a 2005 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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