Ducati Streetfighter V4S MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

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

1. 1.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements31.6%

   6 occurrences

2. 2.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements26.3%

   5 occurrences

3. 3.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear21.1%

   4 occurrences

4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements15.8%

   3 occurrences

5. 5.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps15.8%

   3 occurrences

6. 6.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning10.5%

   2 occurrences

7. 7.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning10.5%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released5.3%

   1 occurrences

9. 9.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements5.3%

   1 occurrences

10. 10.A tyre not fitted in accordance with the direction of rotation marked on the side wall5.3%

    1 occurrences

11. 11.A tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords5.3%

    1 occurrences

12. 12.Steering linkage locking device missing or ineffective5.3%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Ducati Streetfighter V4S tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted13.5%

   76 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements6.1%

   34 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.1%

   12 tests

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

   6 tests

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm0.9%

   5 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn0.5%

   3 tests

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake0.4%

   2 tests

8. 8.Number plate inscription missing or illegible0.2%

   1 tests

What gets tested

The Streetfighter V4S fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

6,321

Test classes

class 2: 559 · class 1: 2

Compare within the range

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Common questions

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

91.6% unadjusted, from 561 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Ducati Streetfighter V4S fail its MOT on?

"Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" is recorded in 31.6% of failed Ducati Streetfighter V4S tests, followed by "The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements" (26.3%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

6,321 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.