DUCATI STREETFIGHTER V4S

1103cc Petrol Class 2

#988 of 5426 overall #54 of 173 DUCATIs #605 of 2787 other bikes

89.9%

first-time pass rate

3.1%

failed outright

4,962

median miles at test

1,050

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2023–2025

The STREETFIGHTER V4S's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2023 (91.8% → 91.1%).

What fails on a STREETFIGHTER V4S

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	33	54.1	1.3×
Identification of the vehicle	12	19.7	4.9×
tyres	8	13.1	1.0×
structure and attachments	4	6.6	0.3×
steering	2	3.3	0.5×
suspension	1	1.6	0.1×
brakes	1	1.6	—

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

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the STREETFIGHTER V4S beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).

BMW R1200 92.9% pass · 299k tests BMW R1150 88.5% pass · 171k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests SUZUKI GSF1200 82.4% pass · 97.6k tests

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 STREETFIGHTER V4S.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2020 (90.9% pass). Weakest: 2021 (88.2%).

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 STREETFIGHTER V4S FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the DUCATI STREETFIGHTER V4S reliable?

The DUCATI STREETFIGHTER V4S is more reliable than average for its class: 89.9% of its 1,050 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #988 of 5426 models.

What does a STREETFIGHTER V4S fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 54% of all defects recorded against failed STREETFIGHTER V4S tests.

What is the best year of STREETFIGHTER V4S to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2020-registered examples do best (90.9%) and 2021 worst (88.2%). Condition and history still trump the year.