Mv Agusta Brutale (2016)
2016 Mv Agusta Brutale
CarHunch analysed 144 real MOT records for the 2016 Mv Agusta Brutale. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 MV Agusta Brutale passes its MOT at 88.2%, well above the UK average of 80%, suggesting good overall reliability for the model. However, 15.3% of these bikes have recorded at least one dangerous defect, which is worth noting if you're considering one without a full service history.
These bikes are running relatively low mileage—a median of just 4,753 miles—so you're likely looking at lightly used or garage-kept machines, which explains the strong pass rate. With an average of 0.78 failures per vehicle, the Brutale is straightforward to keep roadworthy, but budget for minor advisory work (averaging 1.5 per bike); before buying, ask the seller for full MOT history and evidence of regular servicing to confirm the dangerous defect wasn't ignored.
What to check before buying a 2016 Mv Agusta Brutale
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Mv Agusta Brutale vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Mv Agusta Brutale vehicles fall between 2,792 and 6,627 miles.
2016 Mv Agusta Brutale — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 92 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 83% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Mv Agusta Brutale
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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38.8%
Exhaust noisy
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19.9%
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18.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.5%
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%
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16.5%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15%
Rear reflector missing
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10.2%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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9.2%
Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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