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1997 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro problems

The most common problem on the 1997 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro is brakes. It has fewer complaints than a typical V10 Centauro model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
2
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 1997 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro problems

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  • Brakes
    2

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  • Brakes
    2

Recalls 2

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittingsReported October 29, 1998 · 595 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The hoses supplying oil from the engine to the oil radiator and back to the engine can separate at the fittings. A leak can develop and oil can get on the tires of the motorcycle.
Risk
Oil on the tires can cause loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install replacement oil radiator hoses of improved design and materials.

Recall number 98V272000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittingsReported October 29, 1998 · 390 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The hose assembly supplying oil to the cylinder heads can separate at the fittings. A leak can develop causing oil to get on the tires of the motorcycle.
Risk
Oil on the tires can cause loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install replacement oil radiator hoses of improved design and materials.

Recall number 98V273000 · Recall details

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What 1997 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 15, 2001 · Brakes · NY

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Dec 3, 2001 · Brakes · WV

Continuing warping of brake rotors.

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Questions about the 1997 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro

Is the 1997 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro, fewer than a typical V10 Centauro model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro?

Brakes, with 2 complaints.

How many recalls does the 1997 Moto Guzzi V10 Centauro have?

2 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling.

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