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G45 DEL

1989 Moto Guzzi California III

Black Petrol 949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,559 mi
Last recorded24,559 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Moto Guzzi California III37,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG45 DEL
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia III
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine949cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,559 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 23,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 May 2009 23,052 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 22,028 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 21,123 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 21,081 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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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G45 DEL is a 1989 Moto Guzzi California III in Black with a 949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 III fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G45 DEL, 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 G45 DEL registered?

G45 DEL is a 1989 Moto Guzzi California III, first registered on 5 December 1989.

Is G45 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G45 DEL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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