MOTO GUZZI V85 TT

853cc Petrol Class 2

#105 of 5426 overall #1 of 69 MOTO GUZZIs #67 of 2787 other bikes

94.7%

first-time pass rate

2.4%

failed outright

8,734

median miles at test

1,290

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2022–2025

The V85 TT's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2022 (96.0% → 95.3%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the V85 TT's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage V85 TT passes first time 95.8% of the time; by 20k that's 90.8%.

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 V85 TT

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	18	36	0.7×
brakes	13	26	0.1×
suspension	8	16	0.6×
structure and attachments	4	8	0.3×
tyres	2	4	0.2×
audible warning (Horn)	2	4	0.8×
steering	2	4	0.4×
Identification of the vehicle	1	2	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 V85 TT 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 V85 TT.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2021 (95.5% pass). Weakest: 2019 (94.5%).

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 V85 TT FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the MOTO GUZZI V85 TT reliable?

The MOTO GUZZI V85 TT is more reliable than average for its class: 94.7% of its 1,290 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #105 of 5426 models.

What does a V85 TT fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 36% of all defects recorded against failed V85 TT tests.

What is the best year of V85 TT to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2021-registered examples do best (95.5%) and 2019 worst (94.5%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a V85 TT last?

The median V85 TT shows 8,734 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 90.8% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.