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Model report · 2005–2025

MV AGUSTA F4

998cc Petrol Class 2
#1985 of 5428 overall #15 of 17 MV AGUSTAs #1205 of 2788 other bikes
86.7%
first-time pass rate
6.9%
failed outright
7,226
median miles at test
8,072
MOT tests, 2005–2025
-0.5pp
vs expected · age & mileage

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

first-time pass rate by test year · 2005–2025

The F4's first-time pass rate has risen 1.9 points since 2005, 87.2% to 89.1%.

80%86%92%2005: 87.2% pass (39 tests)2006: 86.6% pass (291 tests)2007: 83.3% pass (317 tests)2008: 84.8% pass (322 tests)2009: 81.8% pass (395 tests)2010: 84.6% pass (461 tests)2011: 85.3% pass (449 tests)2012: 85.1% pass (456 tests)2013: 84.0% pass (519 tests)2014: 87.1% pass (512 tests)2015: 89.0% pass (519 tests)2016: 88.8% pass (509 tests)2017: 85.9% pass (503 tests)2018: 89.4% pass (388 tests)2019: 88.3% pass (376 tests)2020: 87.7% pass (316 tests)2021: 89.7% pass (417 tests)2022: 87.7% pass (375 tests)2023: 89.0% pass (382 tests)2024: 87.6% pass (259 tests)2025: 89.1% pass (267 tests)20052025

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage F4 passes first time 88.0% of the time; by 30k that's 87.5%.

83%86%89%0k: 88.0% pass (5,338 tests)10k: 85.0% pass (2,083 tests)20k: 84.0% pass (425 tests)30k: 87.5% pass (72 tests)0k20k30k

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 F4

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
Component group Share of defects Defects % of defects vs all bikes
lighting and signalling
358 32.8 0.7×
brakes
194 17.8 0.4×
steering and suspension
142 13 0.5×
lamps and reflectors
122 11.2 0.7×
reg plates and vin
90 8.3 1.6×
tyres and wheels
64 5.9 0.4×
body and structure
36 3.3 0.6×
suspension
33 3 0.5×
structure and attachments
26 2.4 0.4×
tyres
25 2.3 0.4×

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 F4 beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).

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

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 F4.

Compare with any bike

rival not listed above? pick any model to see it head-to-head with the F4

More MV AGUSTA models

other MV AGUSTA bikes ranked by MOT pass rate
MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 86.8% pass · 3,624 tests
MV AGUSTA 750F4 S 88.4% pass · 1,526 tests
MV AGUSTA F3 86.7% pass · 1,324 tests
MV AGUSTA F4 1000 87.8% pass · 1,262 tests
MV AGUSTA BRUTALE S 89.2% pass · 1,076 tests
MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 910 88.7% pass · 873 tests

See all MV AGUSTA models →

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2012 (91.8% pass). Weakest: 1999 (81.9%).

80%87%94%1999: 81.9% pass (72 tests)2000: 85.8% pass (1,451 tests)2001: 84.0% pass (1,000 tests)2002: 84.5% pass (509 tests)2003: 85.9% pass (220 tests)2004: 87.5% pass (513 tests)2005: 88.7% pass (266 tests)2006: 87.6% pass (894 tests)2007: 86.9% pass (840 tests)2008: 86.5% pass (347 tests)2009: 89.8% pass (334 tests)2010: 87.5% pass (526 tests)2011: 90.2% pass (205 tests)2012: 91.8% pass (184 tests)2013: 86.3% pass (241 tests)2014: 85.7% pass (133 tests)2015: 89.8% pass (137 tests)2016: 86.5% pass (126 tests)199920082016

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 F4 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the MV AGUSTA F4 reliable?

The MV AGUSTA F4 is about average for its class: 86.7% of its 8,072 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1985 of 5428 models.

What does a F4 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 33% of all defects recorded against failed F4 tests.

What is the best year of F4 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2012-registered examples do best (91.8%) and 1999 worst (81.9%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a F4 last?

The median F4 shows 7,226 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 87.5% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.

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