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YP16 YJL

2016 Moto Guzzi California

Black Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,649 mi
Last recorded12,649 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Moto Guzzi California6,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 YJL
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 12,649 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 11,402 miles

Rear Heavy perishing on rear tyre side walls

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering stop missing but still works within safety

Pass 23 Apr 2024 10,043 miles

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Outer Sidewalls perished

Steering stop missing, not still working within safety limits

Fail 23 Apr 2024 10,043 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Outer Sidewalls perished

Steering stop missing, not still working within safety limits

Pass 28 Apr 2023 8,807 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 8,807 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 7,539 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 5,681 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 4,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 4,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 2,566 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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YP16 YJL is a 2016 Moto Guzzi California in Black with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 6,804 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 YP16 YJL, 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 10 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YP16 YJL registered?

YP16 YJL is a 2016 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 26 April 2016.

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