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H402 LJO

1990 Moto Guzzi California III

Black Petrol 949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,220 mi
Last recorded26,220 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Moto Guzzi California III32,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH402 LJO
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia III
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine949cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 26,220 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 36,193 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 36,191 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 26,101 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 22,735 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 22,671 miles

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

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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H402 LJO is a 1990 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 1990 Moto Guzzi California III models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 32,692 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 H402 LJO, 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 36 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 H402 LJO registered?

H402 LJO is a 1990 Moto Guzzi California III, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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The MOT history for H402 LJO 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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