Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 137 vehicles, the 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ducati Multistrada 1200 (2010)

137 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.1% first-time pass rate

2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200

CarHunch analysed 137 real MOT records for the 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 is slightly less reliable than the UK average, with a 73.2% first-time MOT pass rate compared to 80% nationally—you're more likely to encounter a failure on your first test. The good news is that dangerous defects are uncommon at 9.5%, so structural or safety issues aren't a widespread concern for the model.

At 16,014 miles average, these bikes have been ridden moderately for their age, which is reasonable for a sports tourer. Expect around 0.79 failures and 2.9 advisories per vehicle on average, suggesting routine wear items and minor maintenance issues rather than major mechanical problems—budget for regular servicing and check any prospective purchase thoroughly before committing, particularly around the cooling, electrical, and brake systems where adventure bikes typically show wear.

We have limited data for the 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

9.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.79

Over 7.8 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 9k–21k

For context

These stats describe 137 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 137 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (96%)	132	90.9%	0.81

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

14,373

typical

8,987

low mileage

21,073

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 vehicles fall between 8,987 and 21,073 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,987 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 8,987–21,073 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200s sit.

⚠ Over 28,448 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 67% of 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200s are still active.

59 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.79

Avg failures per vehicle

2.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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