Moto Guzzi Norge
Real ownership data from 283 UK Norge motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Norge problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 7.2% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 6.2% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.8% |
| Suspension | major | 1.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.5% |
| Other | fail | 1% |
| Electrical | major | 0.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 0.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
Norge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 22,289 mi | 2,002 | 97.14% |
| 2015 | 17 | 15,276 mi | 1,062 | 98.98% |
| 2014 | 18 | 14,811 mi | 1,124 | 94.53% |
| 2013 | 18 | 26,842 mi | 1,714 | 95.09% |
| 2012 | 20 | 19,365 mi | 1,525 | 93.38% |
| 2011 | 35 | 23,960 mi | 1,484 | 88.24% |
| 2010 | 8 | 28,831 mi | 3,370 | 90% |
| 2009 | 31 | 28,286 mi | 1,582 | 91.2% |
| 2008 | 37 | 33,802 mi | 1,690 | 91.92% |
| 2007 | 59 | 26,040 mi | 1,698 | 94.35% |
| 2006 | 33 | 28,148 mi | 1,464 | 91.18% |
Norge questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Moto Guzzi Norge?
Across 283 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (7.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (6.2% of all recorded faults), tyres (3.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Moto Guzzi Norge?
The median Moto Guzzi Norge in the UK has covered 24,568 miles, and typically rides about 1,546 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 15,276 and 34,706 miles.
Is the Moto Guzzi Norge reliable?
92.59% of Moto Guzzi Norge MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.43 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 283 Moto Guzzi Norge motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.