MOTO GUZZI V7 III SPECIAL
Pass rate over time
The V7 III SPECIAL's first-time pass rate has fallen 3.1 points since 2020, 97.6% to 94.5%.
What fails on a V7 III SPECIAL
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
5 | 33.3 | 0.5× |
| tyres |
|
4 | 26.7 | 1.1× |
| brakes |
|
3 | 20 | 0.1× |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 13.3 | 0.3× |
| steering |
|
1 | 6.7 | 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
On first-time pass rate the V7 III SPECIAL beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
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 V7 III SPECIAL.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2019 (95.9% pass). Weakest: 2018 (89.8%).
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 V7 III SPECIAL FAQ
Is the MOTO GUZZI V7 III SPECIAL reliable?
The MOTO GUZZI V7 III SPECIAL is more reliable than average for its class: 93.0% of its 546 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #297 of 5426 models.
What does a V7 III SPECIAL fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 33% of all defects recorded against failed V7 III SPECIAL tests.
What is the best year of V7 III SPECIAL to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2019-registered examples do best (95.9%) and 2018 worst (89.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.