Moto Guzzi California

Black and Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,064 cc

T561 ARUMOT history

T561 ARU is a black and red petrol Moto Guzzi California first used on 2 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 24,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
24,276 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T561 ARU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Moto Guzzi
Model
California
Colour
Black and Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,064 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T561 ARU was last recorded at 24,276 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,670 miles · 16 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
606 miles
Average per year
1,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 24,276 miles
  • 2024 – 23,670 miles
  • 2023 – 22,700 miles
  • 2022 – 21,635 miles
  • 2021 – 21,369 miles
  • 2019 – 20,385 miles
  • 2018 – 20,140 miles
  • 2017 – 18,880 miles
  • 2016 – 18,372 miles
  • 2015 – 18,223 miles
  • 2013 – 18,099 miles
  • 2012 – 17,033 miles
  • 2011 – 16,173 miles
  • 2010 – 15,110 miles
  • 2008 – 14,339 miles
  • 2007 – 9,682 miles
  • 2006 – 6,096 miles
  • 2005 – 3,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,276 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.

  • Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,276 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    24,276 miles
    Test number
    344046712618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass23,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    23,670 miles
    Test number
    871251959009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail23,670 miles (+6)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,670 miles
    Test number
    639567676388
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail23,664 miles (+964)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,664 miles
    Test number
    897729057259
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass22,700 miles (+1,065)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    22,700 miles
    Test number
    728423364816
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass21,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    21,635 miles
    Test number
    195178323478
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail21,635 miles (+178)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,635 miles
    Test number
    995365361579
    • Repaired at testRear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail21,457 miles (+88)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,457 miles
    Test number
    340863363459
    • MajorRear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass21,369 miles (+984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    21,369 miles
    Test number
    775996619698
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass20,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    20,385 miles
    Test number
    949910972657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail20,385 miles (+245)1 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,385 miles
    Test number
    385358033398
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cord exposed tyre tread perished and split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Handlebar retaining device loose bar end loose. (2.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorHorn control insecure (7.7 (b))
    • MinorIndicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

  12. Pass20,140 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    20,140 miles
    Test number
    892001406457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,880 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    18,880 miles
    Test number
    848851604066
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  14. Fail18,880 miles (+508)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,880 miles
    Test number
    297076928938
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass18,372 miles (+149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    18,372 miles
    Test number
    840224186359
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyre on legal limit, 1.0mm, recommend replacing.

  16. Pass18,223 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    18,223 miles
    Test number
    849213115138
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  17. Fail18,223 miles (+124)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,223 miles
    Test number
    239711915488
    • FailureRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  18. Pass18,099 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    18,099 miles
    Test number
    878138663125
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • NoteFront tyre on legal limit, recommend replacing.

  19. Fail18,099 miles (+1,066)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,099 miles
    Test number
    866685063154
    • DangerousFuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • NoteFront tyre on legal limit, recommend replacing.

  20. Pass17,033 miles (+860)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    17,033 miles
    Test number
    998506642173
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass16,173 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    16,173 miles
    Test number
    498036741165
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  22. Fail16,173 miles (+1,063)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,173 miles
    Test number
    136801341139
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  23. Pass15,110 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    15,110 miles
    Test number
    853271180030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail15,103 miles (+764)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,103 miles
    Test number
    352996670007
    • FailureFront suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

  25. Pass14,339 miles (+4,657)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    14,339 miles
    Test number
    293199108390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,682 miles (+3,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    9,682 miles
    Test number
    724409277228
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  27. Pass6,096 miles (+2,552)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    6,096 miles
    Test number
    531498406332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass3,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    3,544 miles
    Test number
    364308005340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail3,544 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,544 miles
    Test number
    501138205384
    • DangerousInner Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Questions about T561 ARU

Does T561 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T561 ARU expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T561 ARU?
The MOT on T561 ARU expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T561 ARU done?
T561 ARU was recorded at 24,276 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 1,048 miles a year.
Has T561 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T561 ARU has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T561 ARU 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 T561 ARU find?
T561 ARU passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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