Moto Guzzi V35
Real ownership data from 87 UK V35 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common V35 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 24.7% |
| Brakes | fail | 8.3% |
| Other | major | 6% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 2.1% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 1.9% |
| Suspension | fail | 1.7% |
| Tyres | fail | 1.7% |
| Fluid leaks | fail | 1.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
V35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 | 22,158 mi | — | 64.29% |
| 1999 | 7 | 31,512 mi | 1,266 | 72% |
| 1997 | 6 | 29,446 mi | 3,191 | 86.11% |
| 1984 | 5 | 27,866 mi | 270 | 81.58% |
| 1980 | 5 | 23,211 mi | — | 78.95% |
V35 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Moto Guzzi V35?
Across 87 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (24.7% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.3% of all recorded faults), other (6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Moto Guzzi V35?
The median Moto Guzzi V35 in the UK has covered 25,169 miles, and typically rides about 495 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 15,920 and 33,323 miles.
Is the Moto Guzzi V35 reliable?
80.71% of Moto Guzzi V35 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.78 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 87 Moto Guzzi V35 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.