Moto Guzzi SPORT
Real ownership data from 235 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 13.7% |
| Brakes | major | 8.7% |
| Suspension | major | 4.2% |
| Other | fail | 3.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 3.2% |
| Tyres | fail | 2.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.1% |
| Fluid leaks | user entered | 0.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
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 | 86.9% |
| 1999 | 19 | 24,201 mi | 814 | 94.84% |
| 1998 | 51 | 20,505 mi | 966 | 89.83% |
| 1997 | 47 | 26,843 mi | 918 | 83.69% |
| 1996 | 46 | 25,278 mi | 370 | 86.08% |
| 1995 | 35 | 24,373 mi | 652 | 84.44% |
SPORT questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Moto Guzzi SPORT?
Across 235 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (13.7% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.7% of all recorded faults), suspension (4.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Moto Guzzi SPORT?
The median Moto Guzzi SPORT in the UK has covered 24,201 miles, and typically rides about 824 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 16,020 and 34,116 miles.
Is the Moto Guzzi SPORT reliable?
87.69% of Moto Guzzi SPORT MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.51 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 235 Moto Guzzi SPORT motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.