Moto Guzzi California
Real ownership data from 2,250 UK California motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common California problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | major | 24.3% |
| Other | dangerous | 17.9% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 6.7% |
| Wheels | fail | 5.2% |
| Fluid leaks | major | 4.4% |
| Frame and structure | major | 4.3% |
| Electrical | minor | 3.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 3.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fork seals.
California mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 | 9,418 mi | 570 | 100% |
| 2018 | 10 | 13,368 mi | 1,451 | 93.02% |
| 2017 | 28 | 12,948 mi | 1,234 | 93.84% |
| 2016 | 34 | 10,254 mi | 900 | 93.5% |
| 2015 | 46 | 13,446 mi | 1,141 | 92.13% |
| 2014 | 38 | 11,981 mi | 760 | 90.7% |
| 2013 | 54 | 13,890 mi | 1,148 | 92.93% |
| 2012 | 12 | 12,200 mi | 907 | 89.74% |
| 2011 | 18 | 12,055 mi | 731 | 97.32% |
| 2010 | 20 | 16,508 mi | 922 | 84.44% |
| 2009 | 31 | 15,685 mi | 1,026 | 88.93% |
| 2008 | 29 | 11,440 mi | 1,084 | 85.32% |
| 2007 | 43 | 13,064 mi | 844 | 86.73% |
| 2006 | 27 | 6,698 mi | 679 | 88.65% |
| 2005 | 59 | 11,382 mi | 780 | 86.42% |
| 2004 | 61 | 18,991 mi | 861 | 85.09% |
| 2003 | 155 | 13,222 mi | 666 | 87.1% |
| 2002 | 87 | 17,444 mi | 716 | 86.57% |
| 2001 | 165 | 20,368 mi | 874 | 86.55% |
| 2000 | 142 | 21,251 mi | 797 | 84.85% |
California questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Moto Guzzi California?
Across 2,250 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (24.3% of all recorded faults), other (17.9% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (6.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Moto Guzzi California?
The median Moto Guzzi California in the UK has covered 22,663 miles, and typically rides about 758 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,134 and 36,700 miles.
Is the Moto Guzzi California reliable?
85.97% of Moto Guzzi California MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.03 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 2,250 Moto Guzzi California motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.