Moto Guzzi Breva
Real ownership data from 944 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 | 19.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 9% |
| Electrical | major | 4% |
| Wheels | major | 4% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 3.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 2.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 2.7% |
| Brakes | minor | 1.8% |
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.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 18 | 13,376 mi | 659 | 88.83% |
| 2010 | 46 | 15,537 mi | 976 | 88.7% |
| 2009 | 62 | 20,080 mi | 1,072 | 90.3% |
| 2008 | 121 | 21,808 mi | 1,224 | 88.05% |
| 2007 | 147 | 19,835 mi | 1,122 | 88.75% |
| 2006 | 183 | 19,924 mi | 1,097 | 88.28% |
| 2005 | 158 | 23,072 mi | 1,255 | 88.74% |
| 2004 | 92 | 18,620 mi | 854 | 85.64% |
| 2003 | 111 | 19,834 mi | 1,065 | 84.06% |
Breva questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Moto Guzzi Breva?
Across 944 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are controls and cables (19.3% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (9% of all recorded faults), electrical (4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Moto Guzzi Breva?
The median Moto Guzzi Breva in the UK has covered 19,938 miles, and typically rides about 1,063 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 11,758 and 29,606 miles.
Is the Moto Guzzi Breva reliable?
87.8% 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 944 Moto Guzzi Breva motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.