Moto Guzzi Breva
MotorcycleFrom 538 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. The top issue, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 6 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 5 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 4 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 4 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| headlamp not securely attached | 3 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 3 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 36.4% of failures are serious: 36.4% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £79.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 83.5% | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution |
Typical mileage
Half of all Brevas tested had between 13,275 and 32,713 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,985 median miles, the Breva has 0.065 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Moto Guzzi Breva MOT pass rate?
The Moto Guzzi Breva has a 86.4% MOT pass rate based on 538 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Moto Guzzi Breva?
The most common MOT failure on the Moto Guzzi Breva is brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Moto Guzzi Breva at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Moto Guzzi Breva is 20,985 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,275 and 32,713 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.