Ducati Panigale V4 S MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

4.3 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 Panigale V4 S tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear25.9%

   7 occurrences

2. 2.Audible warning not working22.2%

   6 occurrences

3. 3.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements14.8%

   4 occurrences

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements11.1%

   3 occurrences

5. 5.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning11.1%

   3 occurrences

6. 6.An exhaust silencer marked ‘NOT FOR ROAD USE’, ‘TRACK USE ONLY’ or similar words11.1%

   3 occurrences

7. 7.A position lamp adversely affected by the operation of any other lamp7.4%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements7.4%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement7.4%

   2 occurrences

10. 10.Handlebar fractured, excessively deformed or excessively corroded7.4%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements3.7%

    1 occurrences

12. 12.A rider’s seat missing or insecure3.7%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Ducati Panigale V4 S tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted11.9%

   66 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.7%

   37 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.2%

   12 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.8%

   10 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely0.9%

   5 tests

6. 6.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution0.9%

   5 tests

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake0.7%

   4 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn0.4%

   2 tests

What gets tested

The Panigale V4 S fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

7,041

Test classes

class 2: 554 · class 1: 1

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 Multistrada V4S94.3% raw
• All Ducati motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Ducati Panigale V4 S?

90.8% unadjusted, from 555 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Ducati Panigale V4 S fail its MOT on?

"Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" is recorded in 25.9% of failed Ducati Panigale V4 S tests, followed by "Audible warning not working" (22.2%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Ducati Panigale V4 S usually have at its MOT?

7,041 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.