Moto Guzzi California Cafe Racer

Silver · Petrol · 1995 · 1,064 cc

M230 MLJMOT history

M230 MLJ is a silver petrol Moto Guzzi California Cafe Racer first used on 12 May 1995. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2024 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 489 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2024
Mileage
489 km
At MOT on 13 May 2023
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
66 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M230 MLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Moto Guzzi
Model
California Cafe Racer
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,064 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
12 May 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2024
Latest MOT test
13 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

M230 MLJ was last recorded at 489 km on 13 May 2023, 1 km more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jan 2018: 5 miles, lower than 22,540 miles on 28 Jun 2008.
  • 15 Aug 2019: 154 km, lower than 177 km on 24 Aug 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
488 km · 10 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
1 km
Average per year
66 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 489 km
  • 2020 – 488 km
  • 2019 – 164 km
  • 2018 – 177 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass489 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Bike is fitted with aftermarket exhausts but is not excessively loud.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Front mudgaurd and front tyre have very little clearance between them.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Headlight has a beam converter fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

12 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass489 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    489 km
    Test number
    477191444070
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Fail489 km (+1)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    489 km
    Test number
    671739203222
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass488 km (+324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    488 km
    Test number
    640462946777
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass164 km (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    164 km
    Test number
    826333810732
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail154 km (-23)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154 km
    Test number
    125598856070
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass177 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    177 km
    Test number
    922338249419
    • AdvisoryBike is fitted with aftermarket exhausts but is not excessively loud.
    • AdvisoryFront Front mudgaurd and front tyre have very little clearance between them.
    • AdvisoryFront Headlight has a beam converter fitted.

  7. Fail177 km1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177 km
    Test number
    366491770089
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBike is fitted with aftermarket exhausts but is not excessively loud.
    • AdvisoryFront Front brake fluid level is on the lower level mark in the mastercylinder.
    • AdvisoryFront Front mudgaurd and front tyre have very little clearance between them.
    • AdvisoryFront Headlight has a beam converter fitted.
    • AdvisoryFront Steering bearing slightly notchy when checked with front wheel raised off the ground.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass5 miles (-22,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    5 miles
    Test number
    768537413884
    • AdvisoryHeadlight low beam converter fitted

  9. Pass22,540 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,540 miles
    Test number
    582660188149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,114 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    22,114 miles
    Test number
    173385857407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  11. Fail22,114 miles (+579)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,114 miles
    Test number
    802061737028
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  12. Pass21,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    21,535 miles
    Test number
    780655526031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M230 MLJ

Does M230 MLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M230 MLJ expired on 12 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M230 MLJ?
The MOT on M230 MLJ expired on 12 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M230 MLJ done?
M230 MLJ was recorded at 489 km at its MOT on 13 May 2023, an average of 66 km a year.
Has M230 MLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M230 MLJ has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2023.
Has the mileage on M230 MLJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M230 MLJ find?
M230 MLJ passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2023 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.

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