Ducati Multistrada 1000 S (2004)
2004 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S
CarHunch analysed 104 real MOT records for the 2004 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2004 Multistrada 1000 S sits just below the UK average at a 77.6% first-time pass rate, which isn't alarming but suggests slightly elevated wear for a bike of this age. The 13.5% of machines that have suffered dangerous defects is manageable, and petrol-engined examples show a consistent 77.9% pass rate across the board.
These bikes are running relatively low mileage at just over 12,000 miles on average, which points to sensible ownership or genuine garage queens, yet they're still accumulating 1.54 failures and 3.8 advisories per test—a sign that neglected maintenance catches up quickly on sports-tourers. Before committing, have the electrics, fuel system, and valve clearances checked by a Ducati-savvy mechanic, as Italian bikes of this era punish indifferent servicing hard.
What to check before buying a 2004 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (97%) | 101 | 77.9% | 1.57 |
| Other (3%) | 3 | 66.7% | 0.33 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S vehicles fall between 6,980 and 16,005 miles.
2004 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 26 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (45% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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