Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
DUCATI STREETFIGHTER 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 STREETFIGHTER V4S's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2023 (91.8% → 91.1%).
What fails on a STREETFIGHTER V4S
| Component group | Share of defects | 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 | n/a |
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 STREETFIGHTER V4S beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).
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.
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Pass rate by registration year
Highest pass rate: 2020 (90.9%). Lowest: 2021 (88.2%). Every Streetfighter V4S year compared →
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
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 5428 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.
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