DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1000 S 2005
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage MULTISTRADA 1000 S 2005 passes first time 90.7% of the time; by 20k that's 83.8%.
First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.
What fails on a MULTISTRADA 1000 S 2005
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
14 | 42.4 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
8 | 24.2 |
| steering |
|
2 | 6.1 |
| brakes |
|
2 | 6.1 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 6.1 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 3 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
1 | 3 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 3 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
1 | 3 |
| steering and suspension |
|
1 | 3 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the MULTISTRADA 1000 S 2005 beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH TIGER, DUCATI MULTISTRADA, HONDA CRF1000L Africa Twin).
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 MULTISTRADA 1000 S 2005.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2006 (88.6% pass). Weakest: 2005 (88.5%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.