MOTO GUZZI V7 SPECIAL

744cc Petrol Class 2

#381 of 5426 overall #10 of 69 MOTO GUZZIs #237 of 2787 other bikes

92.5%

first-time pass rate

2.8%

failed outright

9,886

median miles at test

534

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2016–2025

The V7 SPECIAL's first-time pass rate has fallen 5.0 points since 2016, 97.1% to 92.1%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the V7 SPECIAL's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage V7 SPECIAL passes first time 92.6% of the time; by 20k that's 90.6%.

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 V7 SPECIAL

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	9	28.1	0.6×
lighting and signalling	8	25	0.3×
tyres	3	9.4	0.8×
brakes	3	9.4	0.1×
fuel and exhaust	3	9.4	0.5×
Identification of the vehicle	2	6.2	1.6×
steering and suspension	1	3.1	0.1×
suspension	1	3.1	0.3×
audible warning (Horn)	1	3.1	1.0×
tyres and wheels	1	3.1	0.1×

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 V7 SPECIAL beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).

KAWASAKI ZX-6R 78.1% pass · 174k tests SUZUKI GSF600 77.3% pass · 143k tests YAMAHA FZS600 82.6% pass · 137k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k 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 V7 SPECIAL.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2012 (95.3% pass). Weakest: 2013 (92.7%).

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 SPECIAL FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the MOTO GUZZI V7 SPECIAL reliable?

The MOTO GUZZI V7 SPECIAL is more reliable than average for its class: 92.5% of its 534 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #381 of 5426 models.

What does a V7 SPECIAL fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 28% of all defects recorded against failed V7 SPECIAL tests.

How many miles will a V7 SPECIAL last?

The median V7 SPECIAL shows 9,886 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 90.6% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.