MOTO GUZZI GRISO

1064cc Petrol Class 2

#919 of 5426 overall #19 of 69 MOTO GUZZIs #560 of 2787 other bikes

90.1%

first-time pass rate

4.8%

failed outright

11,058

median miles at test

5,012

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2009–2025

The GRISO's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2009 (92.4% → 91.9%).

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage GRISO passes first time 91.8% of the time; by 40k that's 81.5%.

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 GRISO

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
brakes	78	20.7	0.3×
lamps and reflectors	75	19.9	0.6×
tyres and wheels	56	14.9	0.5×
steering and suspension	48	12.8	0.3×
lighting and signalling	44	11.7	0.2×
tyres	22	5.9	0.6×
suspension	16	4.3	0.4×
steering	16	4.3	0.6×
reg plates and vin	12	3.2	0.3×
Identification of the vehicle	9	2.4	0.8×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the GRISO beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).

BMW R1200 92.9% pass · 299k tests BMW R1150 88.5% pass · 171k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests SUZUKI GSF1200 82.4% pass · 97.6k 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 GRISO.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2014 (94.4% pass). Weakest: 2012 (88.2%).

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.

MOTO GUZZI GRISO FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the MOTO GUZZI GRISO reliable?

The MOTO GUZZI GRISO is more reliable than average for its class: 90.1% of its 5,012 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #919 of 5426 models.

What does a GRISO fail its MOT on most?

brakes — 21% of all defects recorded against failed GRISO tests.

What is the best year of GRISO to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2014-registered examples do best (94.4%) and 2012 worst (88.2%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a GRISO last?

The median GRISO shows 11,058 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 81.5% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.