2001 Moto Guzzi California 1.1L Petrol · HF51 OBY
2001 Moto Guzzi California (1.1L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 22,984 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MOTO GUZZI CALIFORNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,984 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HF51 OBY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 22,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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HF51 OBY Mileage History
- 03/05/200724,677 mi
- 30/04/200926,247 mi+1,570 mi
- 06/06/201126,999 mi+752 mi
- 18/06/201226,999 mi
- 08/11/201226,999 mi
- 15/10/20136,119 mi-20,880 mi
- 16/10/20136,119 mi
- 10/10/20149,332 mi+3,213 mi
- 08/10/201512,678 mi+3,346 mi
- 08/10/201512,678 mi
- 10/10/201614,782 mi+2,104 mi
- 17/10/201715,935 mi+1,153 mi
- 17/10/201816,392 mi+457 mi
- 03/07/202016,399 mi+7 mi
- 17/05/202216,441 mi+42 mi
- 11/05/202318,091 mi+1,650 mi
- 09/05/202419,911 mi+1,820 mi
- 09/04/202522,010 mi+2,099 mi
- 10/04/202522,010 mi
- 14/01/202622,984 mi+974 mi
Average of roughly -91 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
HF51 OBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Moto Guzzi California (HF51 OBY) between May 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)”.
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