Moto Guzzi V7 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

4.5 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Moto Guzzi V7 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements25.0%

   10 occurrences

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely12.5%

   5 occurrences

3. 3.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning10.0%

   4 occurrences

4. 4.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.5%

   3 occurrences

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm7.5%

   3 occurrences

6. 6.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements5.0%

   2 occurrences

7. 7.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted5.0%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play5.0%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.Exhaust system leaking or insecure5.0%

   2 occurrences

10. 10.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released5.0%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released5.0%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements5.0%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Moto Guzzi V7 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.7%

   54 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted2.9%

   33 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.7%

   20 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.5%

   17 tests

5. 5.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn1.5%

   17 tests

6. 6.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely0.8%

   9 tests

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.7%

   8 tests

8. 8.A clutch lever so bent, positioned or shortened that it cannot be readily operated0.3%

   3 tests

How wear changes the picture

V7 pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The V7 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

8,945

Test classes

class 2: 1,147 · class 1: 3

Compare within the range

Other Moto Guzzi motorcycles

• Moto Guzzi California89.2% raw
• All Moto Guzzi motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Moto Guzzi V7?

91.0% unadjusted, from 1,150 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Moto Guzzi V7 fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 25.0% of failed Moto Guzzi V7 tests, followed by "A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" (12.5%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Moto Guzzi V7 usually have at its MOT?

8,945 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.