Moto Guzzi California MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

2.6 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Moto Guzzi California tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A wheel bearing excessively rough17.9%

   7 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements12.8%

   5 occurrences

3. 3.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement12.8%

   5 occurrences

4. 4.A lamp missing or inoperative10.3%

   4 occurrences

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely10.3%

   4 occurrences

6. 6.A tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall7.7%

   3 occurrences

7. 7.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured7.7%

   3 occurrences

8. 8.A wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up or directional control impaired5.1%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar5.1%

   2 occurrences

10. 10.Audible warning not working5.1%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released5.1%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution5.1%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Moto Guzzi California tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely5.3%

   32 tests

2. 2.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.6%

   28 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.4%

   27 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.0%

   18 tests

5. 5.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured2.3%

   14 tests

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.3%

   14 tests

7. 7.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn2.0%

   12 tests

8. 8.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play1.5%

   9 tests

What gets tested

The California fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

23,936

Test classes

class 2: 609

Compare within the range

Other Moto Guzzi motorcycles

• Moto Guzzi V791.0% raw
• All Moto Guzzi motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Moto Guzzi California?

89.2% unadjusted, from 609 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Moto Guzzi California fail its MOT on?

"A wheel bearing excessively rough" is recorded in 17.9% of failed Moto Guzzi California tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (12.8%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Moto Guzzi California usually have at its MOT?

23,936 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.