Model report · 2005–2025
MOTO GUZZI CALIFORNIA 111
948cc
Petrol
Class 2
84.9%
first-time pass rate
9.6%
failed outright
24,661
median miles at test
73
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a CALIFORNIA 111
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
4 | 36.4 |
| steering and suspension |
|
4 | 36.4 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 18.2 |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 9.1 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the CALIFORNIA 111 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1200, BMW R1150).
BMW
R1200
92.9% pass · 299k tests
BMW
R1200
92.9% pass · 299k tests
BMW
R1150
88.5% pass · 171k tests
BMW
R1150
88.5% pass · 171k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the CALIFORNIA 111.