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F490 SPJ

1989 Moto Guzzi California III

Green Petrol 949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,642 mi
Last recorded22,642 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Moto Guzzi California III37,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF490 SPJ
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia III
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine949cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 22,642 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 22,642 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 22,609 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 22,505 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 21,863 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 21,006 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 20,964 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 20,932 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 20,372 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 19,818 miles

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi California III?

Based on 1,719 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
652
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 14
Riders seat insecure 9
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F490 SPJ is a 1989 Moto Guzzi California III in Green with a 949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1989 Moto Guzzi California III models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 37,648 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Moto Guzzi California III fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F490 SPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi California III typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Moto Guzzi California III is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F490 SPJ registered?

F490 SPJ is a 1989 Moto Guzzi California III, first registered on 23 June 1989.

Is F490 SPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F490 SPJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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