Moto Guzzi California

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 1,064 cc

L40 KRGMOT history

L40 KRG is a black petrol Moto Guzzi California first used on 6 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 18,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
18,586 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 KRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Moto Guzzi
Model
California
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,064 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
6 May 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 KRG was last recorded at 18,586 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,149 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
437 miles
Average per year
537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,586 miles
  • 2025 – 18,149 miles
  • 2024 – 17,387 miles
  • 2023 – 17,119 miles
  • 2022 – 16,606 miles
  • 2021 – 16,599 miles
  • 2020 – 16,181 miles
  • 2019 – 15,124 miles
  • 2018 – 13,349 miles
  • 2017 – 12,593 miles
  • 2016 – 11,066 miles
  • 2015 – 10,953 miles
  • 2011 – 10,902 miles
  • 2009 – 10,737 miles
  • 2008 – 9,898 miles
  • 2006 – 8,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,586 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,586 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    18,586 miles
    Test number
    985932436511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass18,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    18,149 miles
    Test number
    741399486522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail18,149 miles (+762)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,149 miles
    Test number
    193630286912
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass17,387 miles (+268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    17,387 miles
    Test number
    979017982022
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe damaged but not to excess N/S & O/S Pipes from fuel taps (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass17,119 miles (+513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    17,119 miles
    Test number
    733594918885
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass16,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    16,606 miles
    Test number
    431961438892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail16,606 miles (+7)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,606 miles
    Test number
    789594236357
    • DangerousNearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail16,599 miles (+418)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,599 miles
    Test number
    513766129246
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorIndicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass16,181 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    16,181 miles
    Test number
    477923289876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,124 miles (+1,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    15,124 miles
    Test number
    362397779009
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass13,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    13,349 miles
    Test number
    444598440082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail13,349 miles (+756)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,349 miles
    Test number
    420148001941
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass12,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    12,593 miles
    Test number
    218834982010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail12,593 miles (+1,527)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,593 miles
    Test number
    738966673469
    • FailureIndicator switch insecure Locating pin broken. Switch rotates on handlebar. (1.5.4)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps Side lamp illumination. (1.1.4c)
    • AdvisoryHigh beam warning lamp tell tale does not operate.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Leak at head union. (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Crash bar fixing missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Silencer suspension bolt over long and sawing into swing arm.
    • AdvisoryOil pressure warning tell tale lamp does not operate.

  15. Pass11,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    11,066 miles
    Test number
    626183873620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail11,066 miles (+113)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,066 miles
    Test number
    143029729733
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.7.3a)

  17. Pass10,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    10,953 miles
    Test number
    898257655041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail10,953 miles (+51)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,953 miles
    Test number
    335807055008
    • FailureRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)

  19. Pass10,902 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    10,902 miles
    Test number
    755918241262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail10,896 miles (+159)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,896 miles
    Test number
    135829531298
    • FailureNearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

  21. Pass10,737 miles (+839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    10,737 miles
    Test number
    913331069243
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  22. Pass9,898 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    9,898 miles
    Test number
    384801708265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    8,026 miles
    Test number
    272592686265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 KRG

Does L40 KRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 KRG is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 KRG?
The MOT on L40 KRG is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 KRG done?
L40 KRG was recorded at 18,586 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 537 miles a year.
Has L40 KRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 KRG has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 KRG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L40 KRG find?
L40 KRG passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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