Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Moto Guzzi Griso?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Moto Guzzi Griso?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Moto Guzzi Griso?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2007 Moto Guzzi Griso reliable?

Based on MOT data from 103 vehicles, the 2007 Moto Guzzi Griso has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2007 Moto Guzzi Griso?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2007 Moto Guzzi Griso are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (49.3% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (47.8% of vehicles), Exhaust noisy (21.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Moto Guzzi Griso?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Moto Guzzi Griso (2007)

103 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.5% first-time pass rate

2007 Moto Guzzi Griso

CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 2007 Moto Guzzi Griso. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2007 Moto Guzzi Griso has a first-time pass rate of 81.8%, just slightly above the UK average of 80%, suggesting typical reliability for its age. The dangerous defect rate sits at a reasonable 10.7%, so structural safety isn't a major concern for this model.

These machines are running at modest mileage for their age—median 12,265 miles—which helps explain the relatively low average of 0.9 failures per vehicle. When they do need work, advisories average 2.7 per bike, typically pointing to routine wear items rather than serious mechanical issues. If you're considering one, check the service history carefully and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the cooling system and electrical components, which tend to appear in advisory records for this generation.

We have limited data for the 2007 Moto Guzzi Griso — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

10.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.9

Over 10.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

12k

Middle half: 8k–18k

For context

These stats describe 103 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 103 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 49.3%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Exhaust & emissions 21.7%

Exhaust noisy

Brake wear 15.5%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 12.6%

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing · Rear reflector missing · Headlamp aim too high

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Suspension & steering 4.3%

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007.

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Before you buy a 2007 Moto Guzzi Griso

Based on MOT data from 103 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (97%)	100	91.3%	0.93

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Moto Guzzi Griso vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

12,265

typical

7,951

low mileage

17,974

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Moto Guzzi Griso vehicles fall between 7,951 and 17,974 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,951 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 7,951–17,974 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Moto Guzzi Grisos sit.

⚠ Over 24,264 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Moto Guzzi Griso — Still on the Road

Most 2007 Moto Guzzi Grisos are still being driven.

48 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 79% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

10.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.9

Avg failures per vehicle

2.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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