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L659 CLJ

1993 Moto Guzzi California III

Red Petrol 949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,946 mi
Last recorded83,946 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1993 Moto Guzzi California III28,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL659 CLJ
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia III
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine949cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 83,946 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 83,894 miles

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 ()

Pass 30 Apr 2021 83,873 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2020 82,955 miles

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.

Fail 1 May 2020 82,955 miles

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.

Pass 17 Jun 2017 82,656 miles

front brake is slightly binding

gear lever pivot very worn

rear brake disc is very corroded

Pass 7 May 2016 82,505 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 89,569 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,125 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 82,106 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 78,952 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2010 71,816 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 60,819 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 54,884 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 50,952 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2006 47,135 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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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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