Moto Guzzi SPORT
Real ownership data from 236 UK SPORT motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SPORT problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | major | 15.6% |
| Brakes | fail | 11.9% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 10% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 9.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 7.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 4.5% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 2.2% |
| Fluid leaks | user entered | 1.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
SPORT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 7 | 25,053 mi | 1,409 | 86.17% |
| 2000 | 9 | 21,134 mi | 259 | 87.06% |
| 1999 | 19 | 24,201 mi | 814 | 94.84% |
| 1998 | 51 | 20,505 mi | 966 | 89.86% |
| 1997 | 47 | 26,885 mi | 918 | 83.74% |
| 1996 | 46 | 25,278 mi | 370 | 86.17% |
| 1995 | 36 | 25,342 mi | 652 | 84.51% |
SPORT questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Moto Guzzi SPORT?
Across 236 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (15.6% of all recorded faults), brakes (11.9% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (10% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Moto Guzzi SPORT?
The median Moto Guzzi SPORT in the UK has covered 24,226 miles, and typically rides about 819 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 16,141 and 34,476 miles.
Is the Moto Guzzi SPORT reliable?
87.68% of Moto Guzzi SPORT MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.14 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 236 Moto Guzzi SPORT motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.