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W946 YKM

2000 Moto Guzzi California

Green Petrol 1064cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

23,890 mi
Last recorded23,890 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Moto Guzzi California18,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW946 YKM
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelCalifornia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,064cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 23,890 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 23,525 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 22,715 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 22,713 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake switch faulty (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 21,475 miles

Gearbox has slight oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2022 21,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox has slight oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2021 20,377 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 19,309 miles

perishing front tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2019 17,421 miles

Front tyre has cracked sidewall

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 17,421 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front tyre has cracked sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2018 15,365 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 12,843 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 11,679 miles

Possible play in front fork bushes

Pass 23 Jan 2015 10,802 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 7,578 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 5,395 miles

direction indicators flashing slightly fast

Pass 19 Sep 2011 3,748 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 781 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 757 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,712 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 30,707 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 25,677 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 18,928 miles

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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W946 YKM is a 2000 Moto Guzzi California in Green with a 1,064cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2000 Moto Guzzi California models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 18,016 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 W946 YKM, 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 26 years old, this Moto Guzzi California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W946 YKM registered?

W946 YKM is a 2000 Moto Guzzi California, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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