MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,946 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty front and rear disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
advise nail in rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
gear lever pivots very worn
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front footboard rubber missing
Rear Nail in tyre ()
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
all brake disc's have surface rust.
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front footboard rubber missing
Rear Nail in tyre ()
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
all brake disc's have surface rust.
front brake is slightly binding
gear lever pivot very worn
rear brake disc is very corroded
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi California III?
Based on 1,719 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L659 CLJ is a 1993 Moto Guzzi California III in Red with a 949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 1993 Moto Guzzi California III models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 28,595 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 L659 CLJ, 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 33 years old, this Moto Guzzi California III is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L659 CLJ is a 1993 Moto Guzzi California III, first registered on 4 December 1993.
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