DUCATI PANIGALE V4
Pass rate over time
The PANIGALE V4's first-time pass rate has fallen 3.2 points since 2021, 91.6% to 88.4%.
What fails on a PANIGALE V4
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
16 | 44.4 | 0.9× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
4 | 11.1 | 2.7× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
4 | 11.1 | 2.1× |
| structure and attachments |
|
4 | 11.1 | 0.5× |
| tyres |
|
3 | 8.3 | 0.5× |
| suspension |
|
3 | 8.3 | 0.5× |
| steering |
|
2 | 5.6 | 0.3× |
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 PANIGALE V4 beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YZF-R1, HONDA CBR900RR, TRIUMPH DAYTONA).
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 PANIGALE V4.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2019 (93.0% pass). Weakest: 2020 (92.1%).
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 PANIGALE V4 FAQ
Is the DUCATI PANIGALE V4 reliable?
The DUCATI PANIGALE V4 is more reliable than average for its class: 91.7% of its 818 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #524 of 5426 models.
What does a PANIGALE V4 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 44% of all defects recorded against failed PANIGALE V4 tests.
What is the best year of PANIGALE V4 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2019-registered examples do best (93.0%) and 2020 worst (92.1%). Condition and history still trump the year.