MOTO GUZZI V11

1064cc Petrol Class 2

#1962 of 5426 overall #39 of 69 MOTO GUZZIs #1190 of 2787 other bikes

86.8%

first-time pass rate

7.3%

failed outright

12,481

median miles at test

3,514

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

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

The V11's first-time pass rate has risen 3.2 points since 2006, 87.6% to 90.8%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the V11's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage V11 passes first time 89.4% of the time; by 50k that's 92.1%.

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 V11

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	147	32.9	0.7×
brakes	95	21.3	0.5×
steering and suspension	69	15.4	0.6×
lamps and reflectors	56	12.5	0.6×
tyres and wheels	34	7.6	0.4×
fuel and exhaust	11	2.5	0.4×
reg plates and vin	10	2.2	0.4×
tyres	9	2	0.3×
suspension	8	1.8	0.3×
steering	8	1.8	0.5×

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 V11 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 V11.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2007 (94.0% pass). Weakest: 2002 (84.3%).

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 V11 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the MOTO GUZZI V11 reliable?

The MOTO GUZZI V11 is about average for its class: 86.8% of its 3,514 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1962 of 5426 models.

What does a V11 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 33% of all defects recorded against failed V11 tests.

What is the best year of V11 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2007-registered examples do best (94.0%) and 2002 worst (84.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a V11 last?

The median V11 shows 12,481 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 92.1% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.