MOTO GUZZI 850 T5

844cc Petrol Class 2

#3531 of 5426 overall #66 of 69 MOTO GUZZIs #2246 of 2787 other bikes

80.2%

first-time pass rate

10.8%

failed outright

34,739

median miles at test

222

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate by mileage

how the 850 T5's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 850 T5 passes first time 85.4% of the time; by 50k that's 75.8%.

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 850 T5

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
lighting and signalling	26	40.6
brakes	14	21.9
steering and suspension	8	12.5
lamps and reflectors	7	10.9
tyres and wheels	4	6.2
structure and attachments	2	3.1
reg plates and vin	1	1.6
suspension	1	1.6
tyres	1	1.6

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 850 T5 beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).

KAWASAKI ZX-6R 78.1% pass · 174k tests SUZUKI GSF600 77.3% pass · 143k tests YAMAHA FZS600 82.6% pass · 137k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k 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 850 T5.