DUCATI PANIGALE V4 SPECIALE
Pass rate over time
The PANIGALE V4 SPECIALE's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2021 (93.7% → 93.9%).
What fails on a PANIGALE V4 SPECIALE
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
15 | 51.7 | 1.0× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
5 | 17.2 | 4.1× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
3 | 10.3 | 3.1× |
| structure and attachments |
|
3 | 10.3 | 0.8× |
| tyres |
|
2 | 6.9 | 0.6× |
| steering |
|
1 | 3.4 | 0.5× |
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 SPECIALE 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 SPECIALE.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2019 (94.6% pass). Weakest: 2018 (93.8%).
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 SPECIALE FAQ
Is the DUCATI PANIGALE V4 SPECIALE reliable?
The DUCATI PANIGALE V4 SPECIALE is more reliable than average for its class: 93.9% of its 523 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #182 of 5426 models.
What does a PANIGALE V4 SPECIALE fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 52% of all defects recorded against failed PANIGALE V4 SPECIALE tests.