1999 Moto Guzzi California 1.1L Petrol · T561 ARU
1999 Moto Guzzi California (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1999. Recorded mileage 24,276 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MOTO GUZZI CALIFORNIA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T561 ARU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 24,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T561 ARU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Moto Guzzi California (T561 ARU) between May 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
T561 ARU Mileage History
- 23/05/202322,700 mi
- 21/06/202423,664 mi+964 mi
- 16/07/202423,670 mi+6 mi
- 16/07/202423,670 mi
- 15/08/202524,276 mi+606 mi
Average of roughly 706 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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