Model report · 2005–2025
DUCATI MONSTER S4R
996cc
Petrol
Class 2
85.2%
first-time pass rate
8.6%
failed outright
10,634
median miles at test
81
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a MONSTER S4R
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
4 | 23.5 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 17.6 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 11.8 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 11.8 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 11.8 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
2 | 11.8 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 5.9 |
| steering and suspension |
|
1 | 5.9 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the MONSTER S4R beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE, APRILIA TUONO, HONDA CB1300).
TRIUMPH
SPEED TRIPLE
85.6% pass · 74.6k tests
APRILIA
TUONO
88.4% pass · 34.7k tests
HONDA
CB1300
89.3% pass · 25.9k tests
TRIUMPH
TRIDENT
85.0% pass · 23.9k tests
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the MONSTER S4R.