DUCATI MULTISTRADA V4S
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The MULTISTRADA V4S's first-time pass rate has fallen 1.3 points since 2024, 95.5% to 94.2%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage MULTISTRADA V4S passes first time 96.1% of the time; by 20k that's 92.9%.
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 V4S
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| suspension |
|
20 | 37 | 1.6× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
11 | 20.4 | 0.5× |
| tyres |
|
8 | 14.8 | 0.9× |
| brakes |
|
7 | 13 | 0.1× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
3 | 5.6 | 1.0× |
| wheels |
|
2 | 3.7 | 2.5× |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 3.7 | 0.2× |
| steering |
|
1 | 1.9 | 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 V4S 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 V4S.
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Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2021 (94.8% pass). Weakest: 2022 (94.3%).
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 V4S FAQ
Is the DUCATI MULTISTRADA V4S reliable?
The DUCATI MULTISTRADA V4S is more reliable than average for its class: 94.7% of its 1,319 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #105 of 5428 models.
What does a MULTISTRADA V4S fail its MOT on most?
suspension — 37% of all defects recorded against failed MULTISTRADA V4S tests.
How many miles will a MULTISTRADA V4S last?
The median MULTISTRADA V4S shows 9,446 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 92.9% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.
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