MV AGUSTA 750F4 S

749cc Petrol Class 2

#1478 of 5426 overall #9 of 17 MV AGUSTAs #898 of 2787 other bikes

88.4%

first-time pass rate

5.8%

failed outright

9,034

median miles at test

1,526

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2006–2025

The 750F4 S's first-time pass rate has fallen 6.2 points since 2006, 90.6% to 84.4%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the 750F4 S's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 750F4 S passes first time 89.8% of the time; by 20k that's 90.0%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a 750F4 S

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	68	41	0.6×
brakes	29	17.5	0.4×
lamps and reflectors	24	14.5	0.6×
steering and suspension	15	9	0.3×
reg plates and vin	10	6	0.9×
tyres and wheels	9	5.4	0.3×
fuel and exhaust	6	3.6	0.4×
Identification of the vehicle	2	1.2	0.6×
drive system	2	1.2	0.1×
driving controls	1	0.6	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

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the 750F4 S beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).

KAWASAKI ZX-6R 78.1% pass · 174k tests SUZUKI GSF600 77.3% pass · 143k tests YAMAHA FZS600 82.6% pass · 137k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k 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 750F4 S.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2004 (92.0% pass). Weakest: 2002 (87.2%).

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.

MV AGUSTA 750F4 S FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the MV AGUSTA 750F4 S reliable?

The MV AGUSTA 750F4 S is more reliable than average for its class: 88.4% of its 1,526 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1478 of 5426 models.

What does a 750F4 S fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 41% of all defects recorded against failed 750F4 S tests.

What is the best year of 750F4 S to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2004-registered examples do best (92.0%) and 2002 worst (87.2%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a 750F4 S last?

The median 750F4 S shows 9,034 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 90.0% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.