Moto Guzzi V11
Real ownership data from 375 UK V11 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common V11 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 9.7% |
| Brakes | major | 5.5% |
| Suspension | major | 3.7% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.6% |
| Other | fail | 2.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 1.9% |
| Electrical | major | 1.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
V11 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 | 5 | 5,916 mi | 564 | 92.73% |
| 2006 | 21 | 8,213 mi | 375 | 91.67% |
| 2005 | 25 | 10,023 mi | 642 | 86.15% |
| 2004 | 49 | 10,816 mi | 503 | 89.92% |
| 2003 | 80 | 16,154 mi | 831 | 87.67% |
| 2002 | 42 | 15,067 mi | 529 | 83.85% |
| 2001 | 65 | 18,326 mi | 810 | 84.62% |
| 2000 | 57 | 18,132 mi | 849 | 85.28% |
| 1999 | 27 | 24,134 mi | 879 | 88.14% |
V11 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Moto Guzzi V11?
Across 375 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (9.7% of all recorded faults), brakes (5.5% of all recorded faults), suspension (3.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Moto Guzzi V11?
The median Moto Guzzi V11 in the UK has covered 13,939 miles, and typically rides about 645 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,410 and 24,135 miles.
Is the Moto Guzzi V11 reliable?
86.94% of Moto Guzzi V11 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 375 Moto Guzzi V11 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.