Moto Guzzi V50 II
Real ownership data from 248 UK V50 II motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common V50 II problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 14.4% |
| Brakes | major | 7.6% |
| Tyres | fail | 4.9% |
| Other | fail | 4% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 3.6% |
| Suspension | fail | 3.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 1.8% |
| Fluid leaks | fail | 1.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
V50 II 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 6 | 27,778 mi | 69 | 85% |
| 1981 | 26 | 31,216 mi | 444 | 82.52% |
| 1980 | 120 | 28,326 mi | 360 | 83.86% |
| 1979 | 74 | 33,946 mi | 376 | 85.36% |
V50 II questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Moto Guzzi V50 II?
Across 248 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (14.4% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.6% of all recorded faults), tyres (4.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Moto Guzzi V50 II?
The median Moto Guzzi V50 II in the UK has covered 30,424 miles, and typically rides about 376 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 19,542 and 43,882 miles.
Is the Moto Guzzi V50 II reliable?
84.36% of Moto Guzzi V50 II MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.71 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 248 Moto Guzzi V50 II motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.