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S447 JRU

1998 Moto Guzzi California

White Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

25,343 mi
Last recorded25,343 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Moto Guzzi California26,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS447 JRU
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 25,343 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 19,994 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 18,942 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 18,939 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 May 2014 16,407 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 13,545 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 13,545 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2012 10,825 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 10,539 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 10,539 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 10,193 miles

ADVISE; Misting on offside fork stanchion.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 9,931 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 9,931 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 9,788 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 9,552 miles

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi California?

Based on 17,571 MOT tests across 1,608 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
1,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 214
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 138
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 134
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 95
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 77
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S447 JRU is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California in White with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 26,088 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 214 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S447 JRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi California typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 28 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S447 JRU registered?

S447 JRU is a 1998 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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