DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1260 S
Pass rate over time
The MULTISTRADA 1260 S's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2021 (95.4% → 94.7%).
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage MULTISTRADA 1260 S passes first time 95.2% of the time; by 30k that's 98.1%.
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 1260 S
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tyres |
|
28 | 29.8 | 1.5× |
| brakes |
|
27 | 28.7 | 0.2× |
| structure and attachments |
|
15 | 16 | 0.7× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
10 | 10.6 | 2.2× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
9 | 9.6 | 0.2× |
| suspension |
|
2 | 2.1 | 0.1× |
| wheels |
|
1 | 1.1 | 0.7× |
| steering |
|
1 | 1.1 | 0.1× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 1.1 | 0.2× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the MULTISTRADA 1260 S beats 3 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 1260 S.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2019 (95.3% pass). Weakest: 2018 (93.6%).
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.
DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1260 S FAQ
Is the DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1260 S reliable?
The DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1260 S is more reliable than average for its class: 94.2% of its 2,442 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #142 of 5426 models.
What does a MULTISTRADA 1260 S fail its MOT on most?
tyres — 30% of all defects recorded against failed MULTISTRADA 1260 S tests.
What is the best year of MULTISTRADA 1260 S to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2019-registered examples do best (95.3%) and 2020 worst (93.6%). Condition and history still trump the year.
How many miles will a MULTISTRADA 1260 S last?
The median MULTISTRADA 1260 S shows 10,552 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 98.1% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.