Ducati Multistrada MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Pass rate, adjusted for age and mileage

4.1 points above the fleet average of 86.5%.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Ducati Multistrada tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements17.1%

   43 occurrences

2. 2.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely11.9%

   30 occurrences

3. 3.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement11.5%

   29 occurrences

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution8.7%

   22 occurrences

5. 5.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear7.1%

   18 occurrences

6. 6.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.3%

   16 occurrences

7. 7.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements6.0%

   15 occurrences

8. 8.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel5.6%

   14 occurrences

9. 9.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.8%

   12 occurrences

10. 10.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.8%

    12 occurrences

11. 11.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps4.4%

    11 occurrences

12. 12.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn4.0%

    10 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Ducati Multistrada tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.0%

   353 tests

2. 2.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.9%

   198 tests

3. 3.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.9%

   195 tests

4. 4.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted2.9%

   147 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.6%

   129 tests

6. 6.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely1.6%

   79 tests

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.4%

   70 tests

8. 8.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured1.1%

   53 tests

How wear changes the picture

Multistrada pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The Multistrada fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

18,295

Test classes

class 2: 5,008 · class 1: 6

Compare within the range

Other Ducati motorcycles

• Ducati Scrambler91.4% raw
• Ducati Diavel92.1% raw
• Ducati M87.0% raw
• Ducati Monster88.9% raw
• Ducati Multistrada V4S94.3% raw
• Ducati X Diavel90.6% raw
• All Ducati motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Ducati Multistrada?

90.7% once adjusted for the age and mileage of the motorcycles tested, ranking 8 of 36 motorcycle models, from 5,014 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Ducati Multistrada fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 17.1% of failed Ducati Multistrada tests, followed by "A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" (11.9%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Ducati Multistrada usually have at its MOT?

18,295 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.