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PF08 OJW

2008 Moto Guzzi V7 Classic

White Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,569 mi
Last recorded27,569 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Moto Guzzi V7 Classic11,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 OJW
MakeMoto Guzzi
ModelV7 Classic
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 27,569 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 26,296 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 26,296 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 22,756 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 21,870 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 21,865 miles

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 19,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit slight corrosion . borderline just 1mm (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear indicator small

Offside Rear indicator small

Fail 3 Aug 2020 19,522 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit slight corrosion . borderline just 1mm (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear indicator small

Offside Rear indicator small

Pass 24 Jul 2019 13,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit borderline (1.1.13 (a))

Front Lower Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose brace bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper yoke possible not fully tight

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 13,668 miles

Offside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit borderline (1.1.13 (a))

Front Lower Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose brace bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper yoke possible not fully tight

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 10,299 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 10,245 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 10,102 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 9,399 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 7,733 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 6,054 miles

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

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

rear tyre perrished

front tyre badly perrished

Pass 12 Jul 2012 4,127 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 2,129 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Moto Guzzi V7 Classic?

Based on 2,525 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

90.1%
Pass Rate
693
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Direction indicators not working 4
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PF08 OJW is a 2008 Moto Guzzi V7 Classic in White with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Moto Guzzi V7 Classic models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 11,855 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Moto Guzzi V7 Classic fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PF08 OJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Moto Guzzi V7 Classic typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Moto Guzzi V7 Classic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PF08 OJW is a 2008 Moto Guzzi V7 Classic, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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