Moto Guzzi 1000S
Real ownership data from 94 UK 1000S motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 1000S problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | major | 16.4% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 15% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 4.3% |
| Other | fail | 2.6% |
| Tyres | fail | 2.1% |
| Electrical | major | 1.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
1000S mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 10 | 20,770 mi | 1,545 | 87.88% |
| 1992 | 17 | 30,479 mi | 892 | 86.84% |
| 1991 | 14 | 40,463 mi | 286 | 90.08% |
| 1990 | 31 | 48,530 mi | 993 | 86.64% |
1000S questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Moto Guzzi 1000S?
Across 94 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (16.4% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (15% of all recorded faults), suspension (4.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Moto Guzzi 1000S?
The median Moto Guzzi 1000S in the UK has covered 44,274 miles, and typically rides about 390 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 18,774 and 55,124 miles.
Is the Moto Guzzi 1000S reliable?
87.04% of Moto Guzzi 1000S MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.48 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 94 Moto Guzzi 1000S motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.