Know Your MOT

MOT failure rate and common problems for the Moto Guzzi., and how to check your own car by registration.

Updated 05 September 2026.

10.0%fail rate

Moto Guzzi. MOT failure rate

What a Moto Guzzi. fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.

What it fails on, and why

Brakes20.0% of failures

Brake failures cover worn pads and discs, an imbalance between wheels, corroded or scored discs, or a binding caliper. Braking efficiency is measured on a rolling road, so a spongy or pulling brake shows up as a low reading.

Other20.0% of failures

This covers a range of smaller items, from a non-working horn to a warning light left on.

The parts that fix each

If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.

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Other models

All Moto Guzzi models MOT failure rates comparedRanked worst to bestMoto Guzzi California MOT failures12.7% failure rateMoto Guzzi V7 MOT failures9.2% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

Questions and answers

What is the MOT failure rate of the Moto Guzzi.?

It fails 10.0% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 50 tests.

What do these cars fail their MOT on most?

The most common failure area is brakes, at 20.0% of this model's failures.