Moto Guzzi V65
Real ownership data from 109 UK V65 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common V65 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 21.2% |
| Brakes | major | 10.8% |
| Tyres | fail | 4.2% |
| Suspension | major | 3.3% |
| Other | fail | 2.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.6% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 1.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
V65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 | 29,831 mi | 2,036 | 85.71% |
| 1991 | 10 | 25,170 mi | 178 | 72.73% |
| 1990 | 9 | 23,150 mi | 717 | 77.59% |
| 1989 | 10 | 19,926 mi | 326 | 71.88% |
| 1988 | 5 | 22,693 mi | 613 | 75% |
| 1986 | 23 | 35,098 mi | 388 | 81.56% |
| 1985 | 10 | 30,622 mi | 363 | 86.9% |
| 1984 | 7 | 24,432 mi | 446 | 82.86% |
V65 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Moto Guzzi V65?
Across 109 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (21.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (10.8% of all recorded faults), tyres (4.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Moto Guzzi V65?
The median Moto Guzzi V65 in the UK has covered 26,170 miles, and typically rides about 370 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 15,737 and 35,412 miles.
Is the Moto Guzzi V65 reliable?
78.76% of Moto Guzzi V65 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.87 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 109 Moto Guzzi V65 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.