DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S
Pass rate over time
The PANIGALE V4 S's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2021 (91.7% → 90.7%).
What fails on a PANIGALE V4 S
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
60 | 42.9 | 1.0× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
16 | 11.4 | 4.0× |
| tyres |
|
15 | 10.7 | 0.9× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
14 | 10 | 2.8× |
| structure and attachments |
|
12 | 8.6 | 0.7× |
| brakes |
|
12 | 8.6 | 0.1× |
| steering |
|
7 | 5 | 0.5× |
| suspension |
|
4 | 2.9 | 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 PANIGALE V4 S 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 S.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2020 (96.1% pass). Weakest: 2021 (85.8%).
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 S FAQ
Is the DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S reliable?
The DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S is more reliable than average for its class: 91.6% of its 2,194 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #545 of 5426 models.
What does a PANIGALE V4 S fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 43% of all defects recorded against failed PANIGALE V4 S tests.
What is the best year of PANIGALE V4 S to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2020-registered examples do best (96.1%) and 2021 worst (85.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.