Ducati Multistrada V4S MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

7.8 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Ducati Multistrada V4S tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely25.0%

   7 occurrences

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements17.9%

   5 occurrences

3. 3.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released14.3%

   4 occurrences

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution10.7%

   3 occurrences

5. 5.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements7.1%

   2 occurrences

6. 6.A wheel bearing with excessive play7.1%

   2 occurrences

7. 7.A wheel excessively corroded, damaged or distorted7.1%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.A wheel bearing excessively rough7.1%

   2 occurrences

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

   2 occurrences

10. 10.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm7.1%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel3.6%

    1 occurrences

12. 12.A footrest missing or insecure3.6%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Ducati Multistrada V4S tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm5.0%

   49 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3.3%

   32 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.3%

   23 tests

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.1%

   21 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.2%

   12 tests

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.1%

   11 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn0.8%

   8 tests

8. 8.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted0.8%

   8 tests

What gets tested

The Multistrada V4S fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

11,106

Test classes

class 2: 979 · class 1: 2

Compare within the range

Other Ducati motorcycles

• Ducati Multistrada90.7%
• Ducati Scrambler91.4% raw
• Ducati Diavel92.1% raw
• Ducati M87.0% raw
• Ducati Monster88.9% raw
• Ducati X Diavel90.6% raw
• All Ducati motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Ducati Multistrada V4S?

94.3% unadjusted, from 981 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Ducati Multistrada V4S fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 25.0% of failed Ducati Multistrada V4S tests, followed by "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" (17.9%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Ducati Multistrada V4S usually have at its MOT?

11,106 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.