MOTO GUZZI SPORT

1064cc Petrol Class 2

#1854 of 5426 overall #37 of 69 MOTO GUZZIs #1122 of 2787 other bikes

87.2%

first-time pass rate

7.8%

failed outright

26,882

median miles at test

1,683

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2006–2025

The SPORT's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2006 (87.9% → 87.0%).

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage SPORT passes first time 91.9% of the time; by 50k that's 90.2%.

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 SPORT

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	82	35.2	0.9×
brakes	45	19.3	0.5×
steering and suspension	45	19.3	0.7×
tyres and wheels	25	10.7	0.7×
lamps and reflectors	12	5.2	0.4×
suspension	8	3.4	0.4×
reg plates and vin	4	1.7	0.4×
structure and attachments	4	1.7	0.3×
body and structure	4	1.7	0.5×
fuel and exhaust	4	1.7	0.3×

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 SPORT beats 2 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 SPORT.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 1999 (93.5% pass). Weakest: 1997 (83.6%).

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 SPORT FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the MOTO GUZZI SPORT reliable?

The MOTO GUZZI SPORT is more reliable than average for its class: 87.2% of its 1,683 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1854 of 5426 models.

What does a SPORT fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 35% of all defects recorded against failed SPORT tests.

What is the best year of SPORT to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 1999-registered examples do best (93.5%) and 1997 worst (83.6%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a SPORT last?

The median SPORT shows 26,882 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 90.2% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.