AI Damage1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro: common problems
Owners of the 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 60% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 20% of all complaints
- 3 Vehicle speed control 20% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 3 complaints (60% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 moto guzzi v10 centauro motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the engine oil suddenly spilled into the brakes and tires. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that he needed to contact the manufacturer directly for additional assistance.
No parts available:::::::::::: the consumer receive a recall notice fot thottle return cable. The dealership is motovritalia 10262 main steet woodstock ga 300188 [phone]. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
Disc brake rotor on the front left warped, causing a shuddering/shaking under braking. The rotor was replaced under warranty with another oem rotor. No further problems with brakes, but have not accumulated as many miles as the first failure.
Disc rotor is warped beyond usability, manufacturer denies responsibility in supplying a replacement. Motorcycle is unsafe to ride at low speeds due to this defect.
I have two such vehicles. The front brake rotors have warped on both vehicles at 10,000 to 12,000 miles. One vehicle had rotors replaced under warranty. The second vehicle was refused warranty as it was more than two years old. The warranty period was advertised as three years.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 14,283 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the V10 Centauro has 4 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 5, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, engine, vehicle speed control. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: jerking, harsh shifts (20%), vibration (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1998 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.