Moto Guzzi California

Blue and Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,064 cc

R779 FDVMOT history

R779 FDV is a blue and blue petrol Moto Guzzi California first used on 1 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 28,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
28,090 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R779 FDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Moto Guzzi
Model
California
Colour
Blue and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,064 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R779 FDV was last recorded at 28,090 miles on 20 May 2026, 2,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,452 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,638 miles
Average per year
571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,090 miles
  • 2025 – 25,452 miles
  • 2024 – 24,859 miles
  • 2022 – 24,831 miles
  • 2021 – 24,339 miles
  • 2020 – 23,811 miles
  • 2019 – 23,136 miles
  • 2017 – 22,528 miles
  • 2016 – 21,347 miles
  • 2015 – 21,014 miles
  • 2013 – 19,634 miles
  • 2012 – 19,496 miles
  • 2011 – 18,914 miles
  • 2010 – 17,743 miles
  • 2009 – 17,368 miles
  • 2008 – 16,958 miles
  • 2006 – 16,725 miles
  • 2005 – 16,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,090 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, 2019–2021

  • Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,090 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    28,090 miles
    Test number
    494913420983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass25,452 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    25,452 miles
    Test number
    697539013177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass24,859 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    24,859 miles
    Test number
    833977440715
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass24,831 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    24,831 miles
    Test number
    916691296715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass24,339 miles (+528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    24,339 miles
    Test number
    246537381126
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass23,811 miles (+675)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    23,811 miles
    Test number
    142254020253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass23,136 miles (+608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    23,136 miles
    Test number
    651021359842
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass22,528 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    22,528 miles
    Test number
    660105907491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail22,481 miles (+1,134)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,481 miles
    Test number
    208986892538
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

  10. Pass21,347 miles (+333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    21,347 miles
    Test number
    471564679362
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1mm 140.80.17 (4.1.3(ii))

  11. Pass21,014 miles (+1,380)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,014 miles
    Test number
    765022275026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,634 miles (+138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    19,634 miles
    Test number
    988516573189
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  13. Pass19,496 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,496 miles
    Test number
    218794172445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,914 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,914 miles
    Test number
    205886871456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail18,903 miles (+1,160)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,903 miles
    Test number
    258230641186
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  16. Pass17,743 miles (+375)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    17,743 miles
    Test number
    742425000138
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

  17. Pass17,368 miles (+410)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,368 miles
    Test number
    671537309144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,958 miles (+233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,958 miles
    Test number
    933599108137
    • AdvisoryLower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  19. Pass16,725 miles (+566)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    16,725 miles
    Test number
    163054976159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    16,159 miles
    Test number
    631048775159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R779 FDV

Does R779 FDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R779 FDV is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R779 FDV?
The MOT on R779 FDV is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R779 FDV done?
R779 FDV was recorded at 28,090 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 571 miles a year.
Has R779 FDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R779 FDV has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on R779 FDV 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 R779 FDV find?
R779 FDV passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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