Moto Guzzi V12 SPORT
Real ownership data from 218 UK V12 SPORT motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common V12 SPORT problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | major | 11.2% |
| Brakes | major | 10.5% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 9.3% |
| Electrical | major | 6.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 5% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 4.3% |
| Fluid leaks | user entered | 2.5% |
| Other | user entered | 1.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
V12 SPORT 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 | 19,182 mi | 1,287 | 97.83% |
| 2013 | 7 | 7,149 mi | 1,470 | 85.71% |
| 2012 | 20 | 23,935 mi | 2,008 | 94.27% |
| 2011 | 15 | 22,274 mi | 1,487 | 93.06% |
| 2010 | 30 | 20,388 mi | 1,177 | 89.83% |
| 2009 | 32 | 20,804 mi | 1,270 | 91.37% |
| 2008 | 45 | 20,981 mi | 1,178 | 91.88% |
| 2007 | 60 | 16,968 mi | 1,141 | 91.33% |
V12 SPORT questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Moto Guzzi V12 SPORT?
Across 218 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (11.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (10.5% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (9.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Moto Guzzi V12 SPORT?
The median Moto Guzzi V12 SPORT in the UK has covered 18,339 miles, and typically rides about 1,281 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 9,846 and 27,408 miles.
Is the Moto Guzzi V12 SPORT reliable?
91.68% of Moto Guzzi V12 SPORT MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.08 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 218 Moto Guzzi V12 SPORT motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.