Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Ducati Panigale V4 S vs Honda CBR1100XX
The Ducati Panigale V4 S passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CBR1100XX: 91.6% vs 87.1%, a 4.5-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Ducati Panigale V4 S | Honda CBR1100XX |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 91.6% | 87.1% |
| Outright fail rate | 3.3% | 8.1% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +2.4 pts | +4.8 pts |
| Engine size | 1,103cc | 1,137cc |
| Rank among all models | #546 of 5428 | #1884 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 4,896 | 27,599 |
| MOT tests analysed | 2,194 | 105,141 |
| Most common failure | lamps and reflectors | brakes |
First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.
"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.
What fails, side by side
| Component | Ducati Panigale V4 S | Honda CBR1100XX |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Brakes | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Tyres & wheels | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Steering & suspension | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Structure & body | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Drive system | 0% | 0.4% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0% | 0.2% |
A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.
Pass rate by test year
| Test year | Ducati Panigale V4 S | Honda CBR1100XX |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.7% | 87.6% |
| 2022 | 91.5% | 87.5% |
| 2023 | 92.5% | 87.4% |
| 2024 | 91.9% | 87.1% |
| 2025 | 90.7% | 88.1% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Ducati Panigale V4 S | Honda CBR1100XX |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 92.1% | 92.9% |
| 10k-20k miles | 88.2% | 90.2% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Ducati Panigale V4 S vs Honda CBR1100XX FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Ducati Panigale V4 S or the Honda CBR1100XX?
The Ducati Panigale V4 S passes its MOT first time more often than the Honda CBR1100XX: 91.6% vs 87.1%, a 4.5-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Honda CBR1100XX still comes out ahead: +2.4 points vs comparable bikes for the Ducati Panigale V4 S, +4.8 for the Honda CBR1100XX. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Ducati Panigale V4 S fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 1.6% of Ducati Panigale V4 S MOT tests failed on it, then tyres & wheels (0.6%).
What does the Honda CBR1100XX fail its MOT on most?
Brakes: 3.1% of Honda CBR1100XX MOT tests failed on it, then lights & signalling (2.4%).
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.