Moto Guzzi Breva
Real ownership data from 943 UK Breva motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Breva problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Controls and cables | fail | 15% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 8.4% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 6.6% |
| Fluid leaks | user entered | 5.6% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 5.6% |
| Other | fail | 5.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | user entered | 3.9% |
| Electrical | major | 3.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is corrosion.
Breva 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 18 | 13,376 mi | 659 | 88.71% |
| 2010 | 46 | 14,309 mi | 984 | 88.86% |
| 2009 | 62 | 20,080 mi | 1,072 | 90.24% |
| 2008 | 121 | 21,808 mi | 1,205 | 88% |
| 2007 | 147 | 19,835 mi | 1,130 | 88.81% |
| 2006 | 183 | 19,918 mi | 1,108 | 88.23% |
| 2005 | 158 | 22,807 mi | 1,255 | 88.87% |
| 2004 | 91 | 18,586 mi | 860 | 85.57% |
| 2003 | 111 | 19,834 mi | 1,065 | 84.05% |
Breva questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Moto Guzzi Breva?
Across 943 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are controls and cables (15% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (8.4% of all recorded faults), suspension (6.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Moto Guzzi Breva?
The median Moto Guzzi Breva in the UK has covered 19,929 miles, and typically rides about 1,072 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 11,736 and 29,562 miles.
Is the Moto Guzzi Breva reliable?
87.81% of Moto Guzzi Breva MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.02 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 943 Moto Guzzi Breva motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.