Moto Guzzi MOT pass rates and common failures
Moto Guzzi motorcycles pass the MOT 90.89% of the time across 5,640 tests. 4 points above the all-motorcycle average of 86.87%.
Every Moto Guzzi model
Sorted by sample size. The bigger the number of tests, the more the pass rate can be trusted.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V7 · 745cc | 644 | 89.13% | 10,300 | |
| CALIFORNIA · 1,120cc | 547 | 89.76% | 24,222 | |
| V85 TT · 853cc | 481 | 95.22% | 12,264 | |
| BREVA · 851cc | 427 | 90.16% | 24,671 | |
| GRISO · 1,098cc | 297 | 91.92% | 19,259 | |
| V7 IV STONE · 853cc | 238 | 92.44% | 6,965 |
Why Moto Guzzi motorcycles fail the MOT
Share of failed Moto Guzzi tests where this item was recorded.
| # | Item | Of failures | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not working | 17.4% | 46 | |
| 2 | Too high | 11.7% | 31 | |
| 3 | Missing | 9.5% | 25 | |
| 4 | Tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm | 8.3% | 22 | |
| 5 | Too low | 4.9% | 13 | |
| 6 | Insecure | 4.5% | 12 | |
| 7 | Does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls | 4.2% | 11 | |
| 8 | Has a serious fluid leak | 4.2% | 11 |
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Source: DVSA MOT testing data, 2025 · updated Aug 2026 · licence and method