2019 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber 0.9L Petrol · Y3 END

Four consecutive MOT passes with zero advisories or failures recorded across 2022, 2023, 2024, and the most recent test in October 2025 establish an exemplary roadworthiness profile for this Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber. The absence of any flagged component wear, corrosion, or mechanical concern over a four-year testing window covering the vehicle's middle years suggests the motorcycle has consistently met statutory safety and emissions standards without any marginal calls. From a purely regulatory standpoint, there is no documented pattern of deterioration in braking efficiency, suspension integrity, lighting function, tyre condition, or exhaust emissions that a prospective buyer needs to weigh against the asking price. Against a seven-year vehicle age, 13,800 miles equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 1,971 miles, placing this Bobber firmly in low-mileage territory for a middleweight twin. The MOT record itself only begins in September 2022, meaning the first three years of the machine's life are not documented through testing, though there is no evidence of a multi-year lay-up that would typically precipitate advisories around brake binding, tyre deterioration, or battery condition on the first subsequent test. The mileage between recorded tests is modest and broadly consistent, pointing to either gentle leisure use or seasonal riding rather than high-mileage accumulation. Mechanically, low annual miles on an air-cooled transverse V-twin of this vintage means the engine, gearbox, and final drive have experienced minimal thermal cycling stress, but the standing periods between rides warrant particular attention to corrosion on fasteners, brake caliper sliding pins, and the condition of rubber components that can perish without regular use. Given the completely clean advisory history, a prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection and test ride on areas that MOT testing either does not cover or only samples visually. On a test ride, listen carefully for any irregular vibrations from the V-twin at idle and through the rev range, as the 850cc transverse motor relies on its rubber mountings to dampen characteristic buzz; worn mounts will transmit excessive vibration through the handlebars and footboards. Check the rear shock for hydraulic fluid seepage around the damper body and confirm the preload adjustment is holding its setting. Inspect the driveshaft boot for splits or grease loss, as the shaft final drive on this model is a known service item, and verify the universal joint play is within specification. The braking system should be examined closely for caliper slide pin movement, pad wear relative to the 13,800 recorded miles, and any corrosion on the wavy steel discs that could lead to judder under heavy application. Examine the exhaust system, particularly the header pipes and mounting brackets, for blueing, corrosion at the joints, or signs of repair, as the MOT emissions pass is no guarantee of internal silencer condition. Given low use, inspect the tank and inner fairings for any signs of fuel staining or perished rubber fuel lines, and test that the fuel pump primes promptly. Check tyre age codes on both wheels, as a motorcycle ridden this sparingly may still be running its original fitments or older replacements, and verify there is no flat-spotting or sidewall deterioration. Finally, confirm all electrical functions operate, including the headlight, indicators, and instrument cluster, as low-mileage machines frequently develop earth faults and connector corrosion that may not be flagged during a stationary MOT inspection.