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J142 CGT

1991 Moto Guzzi California III

Blue Petrol 949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,246 mi
Last recorded25,246 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Moto Guzzi California III34,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ142 CGT
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia III
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine949cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 25,246 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 25,182 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 24,719 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 24,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 24,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 23,671 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 22,709 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 22,113 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 21,420 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 20,398 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 19,755 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 19,549 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 19,229 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 18,521 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 17,801 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 17,656 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 17,375 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 16,993 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,757 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 16,757 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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J142 CGT is a 1991 Moto Guzzi California III in Blue with a 949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1991 Moto Guzzi California III models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 34,059 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 J142 CGT, 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 35 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 J142 CGT registered?

J142 CGT is a 1991 Moto Guzzi California III, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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