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MGZ 1200

2008 Moto Guzzi Griso

Black Petrol 1151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

8,295 mi
Last recorded8,295 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Moto Guzzi Griso9,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGZ 1200
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelGriso
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 8,295 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 7,802 miles

Aftermarket silencer fitted, Baffled at time of test

Pass 19 Sep 2023 7,618 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 7,618 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 7,493 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 7,371 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 7,258 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 7,162 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 7,025 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 6,795 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 6,659 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 6,478 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2013 5,958 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 5,140 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 4,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi Griso?

Based on 5,976 MOT tests across 583 vehicles.

91.1%
Pass Rate
762
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 42
wheel bearings have excessive free play 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 13
reflector on motorcycle missing 10
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MGZ 1200 is a 2008 Moto Guzzi Griso in Black with a 1,151cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Moto Guzzi Griso models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 9,558 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Moto Guzzi Griso fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGZ 1200, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi Griso typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Moto Guzzi Griso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MGZ 1200 registered?

MGZ 1200 is a 2008 Moto Guzzi Griso, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is MGZ 1200 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGZ 1200 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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