MOTO GUZZI CALIFORNIA EV
Pass rate over time
The CALIFORNIA EV's first-time pass rate has fallen 16.4 points since 2014, 93.8% to 77.4%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage CALIFORNIA EV passes first time 89.3% of the time; by 20k that's 84.6%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a CALIFORNIA EV
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
17 | 30.4 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
11 | 19.6 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
9 | 16.1 |
| suspension |
|
6 | 10.7 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
6 | 10.7 |
| steering and suspension |
|
5 | 8.9 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 1.8 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 1.8 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the CALIFORNIA EV beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).
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 EV.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2009 (90.9% pass). Weakest: 2003 (90.2%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.