MOTO GUZZI GRISO 8V

1151cc Petrol Class 2

#798 of 5426 overall #17 of 69 MOTO GUZZIs #489 of 2787 other bikes

90.5%

first-time pass rate

5.4%

failed outright

9,560

median miles at test

832

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2012–2025

The GRISO 8V's first-time pass rate has risen 4.4 points since 2012, 90.9% to 95.3%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the GRISO 8V's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage GRISO 8V passes first time 91.8% of the time; by 20k that's 88.3%.

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 8V

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	19	28.4	1.0×
brakes	9	13.4	0.3×
lighting and signalling	9	13.4	0.3×
steering and suspension	8	11.9	0.3×
tyres	7	10.4	1.2×
tyres and wheels	5	7.5	0.3×
suspension	4	6	0.7×
Identification of the vehicle	2	3	1.0×
driving controls	2	3	0.5×
structure and attachments	2	3	0.4×

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 8V 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 8V.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2011 (93.8% pass). Weakest: 2008 (88.1%).

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 8V FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the MOTO GUZZI GRISO 8V reliable?

The MOTO GUZZI GRISO 8V is more reliable than average for its class: 90.5% of its 832 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #798 of 5426 models.

What does a GRISO 8V fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 28% of all defects recorded against failed GRISO 8V tests.

What is the best year of GRISO 8V to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2011-registered examples do best (93.8%) and 2008 worst (88.1%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a GRISO 8V last?

The median GRISO 8V shows 9,560 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 88.3% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.