Moto Guzzi V85 TT
Real ownership data from 1,635 UK V85 TT motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common V85 TT problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | dangerous | 11.3% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 9.7% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 9.7% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 8.1% |
| Other | major | 4.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 4.8% |
| Controls and cables | major | 3.2% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 3.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
V85 TT 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 176 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 183 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 143 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 177 | 6,542 mi | 2,082 | 98.2% |
| 2022 | 293 | 8,975 mi | 1,980 | 92.83% |
| 2021 | 247 | 10,103 mi | 1,900 | 94.75% |
| 2020 | 214 | 12,530 mi | 1,952 | 94.53% |
| 2019 | 202 | 12,848 mi | 1,656 | 94.58% |
V85 TT questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Moto Guzzi V85 TT?
Across 1,635 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (11.3% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (9.7% of all recorded faults), suspension (9.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Moto Guzzi V85 TT?
The median Moto Guzzi V85 TT in the UK has covered 10,234 miles, and typically rides about 1,824 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,540 and 15,937 miles.
Is the Moto Guzzi V85 TT reliable?
94.44% of Moto Guzzi V85 TT MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.02 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,635 Moto Guzzi V85 TT motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.