Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour?

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 2020 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour?

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 2020 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour?

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 2020 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour reliable?

Based on MOT data from 119 vehicles, the 2020 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.1%, 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 2020 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour?

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 1260 S Grand Tour (2020)

119 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.1% first-time pass rate

2020 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour

CarHunch analysed 119 real MOT records for the 2020 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour is a reliably built motorcycle, passing its MOT first time in 91.9% of cases—nearly 12 percentage points above the UK average of 80%—with only 4.2% ever showing a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. The bike averages just 0.19 failures per vehicle, suggesting owners rarely face serious issues when they do test.

At just under 10,000 miles on the odometer, these are still relatively fresh machines, and the light advisory rate of 0.9 per vehicle indicates wear is developing slowly. If you're considering one, check the service history closely, as Ducati's complexity rewards preventative maintenance, but the MOT data confirms these bikes are fundamentally sound performers.

We have limited data for the 2020 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.19

Over 2.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 7k–12k

For context

These stats describe 119 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 119 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.2% 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 (97%)	116	95%	0.2

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour 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.

9,225

typical

6,594

low mileage

12,396

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour vehicles fall between 6,594 and 12,396 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,594 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.

✓ 6,594–12,396 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tours sit.

⚠ Over 16,734 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tours are still on the road.

Strong survival — 101 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.19

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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