Official DVLA Record

2000 MOTO GUZZI CALIFORNIA1.1L Petrol

W542 PFX

This 2000 MOTO GUZZI CALIFORNIA is a Petrol vehicle with a 1064cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 23,529.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2000
Engine
1064cc
Mechanical Assessment
The Moto Guzzi California demonstrates a remarkably stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 29 July 2025 at 23,529 miles. Although the motorcycle failed an initial test on the exact same day, no specific defects were logged against that failure, which frequently indicates an administrative oversight rather than a mechanical fault. The consecutive clean passes recorded in July 2022, July 2023, July 2024, and July 2025 show that the machine has consistently met roadworthiness standards without developing chronic mechanical issues or recurring component failures. Spanning roughly twenty-six years while accumulating only 23,529 miles, this machine averages approximately 905 miles annually. This exceptionally low mileage profile indicates light recreational use or extended periods of storage between seasons. The data record remains entirely sparse of advisories across all five listed tests, leaving no trail of progressive consumable wear or neglected maintenance tasks in the official history. Low annual usage on a vintage shaft-driven motorcycle introduces specific risks that require careful physical inspection. Dried rubber seals, perished fuel lines, and stale petrol within the carburettors or fuel injection system demand close scrutiny. The braking system, including the linked hydraulic lines and calipers, needs examination for internal corrosion or fluid degradation stemming from long periods of inactivity. Buyers should also inspect the final drive bevel box, steering head bearings, and electrical connections for age-related deterioration that standard MOT testing might not capture.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 10 Jul 2026, 02:00
Mechanic's Historical Review
The Moto Guzzi California demonstrates a remarkably stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 29 July 2025 at 23,529 miles. Although the motorcycle failed an initial test on the exact same day, no specific defects were logged against that failure, which frequently indicates an administrative oversight rather than a mechanical fault. The consecutive clean passes recorded in July 2022, July 2023, July 2024, and July 2025 show that the machine has consistently met roadworthiness standards without developing chronic mechanical issues or recurring component failures. Spanning roughly twenty-six years while accumulating only 23,529 miles, this machine averages approximately 905 miles annually. This exceptionally low mileage profile indicates light recreational use or extended periods of storage between seasons. The data record remains entirely sparse of advisories across all five listed tests, leaving no trail of progressive consumable wear or neglected maintenance tasks in the official history. Low annual usage on a vintage shaft-driven motorcycle introduces specific risks that require careful physical inspection. Dried rubber seals, perished fuel lines, and stale petrol within the carburettors or fuel injection system demand close scrutiny. The braking system, including the linked hydraulic lines and calipers, needs examination for internal corrosion or fluid degradation stemming from long periods of inactivity. Buyers should also inspect the final drive bevel box, steering head bearings, and electrical connections for age-related deterioration that standard MOT testing might not capture.
MOT Test History Overview

Checking the history for this 2000 Moto Guzzi California (W542 PFX), we found 5 MOT results in the period of July 2022 to July 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Moto Guzzi has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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