Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Moto Guzzi V7 Iii Special vs Yamaha FZS600
The Moto Guzzi V7 Iii Special passes its MOT first time more often than the Yamaha FZS600 — 93.0% vs 82.6%, a 10.4-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Moto Guzzi V7 Iii Special | Yamaha FZS600 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 93.0% | 82.6% |
| Outright fail rate | 2.2% | 10.6% |
| Median miles at test | 5,639 | 21,612 |
| MOT tests analysed | 546 | 136,558 |
| Most common failure | lamps and reflectors | brakes |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
See each bike's full report — trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals — on its own page.