Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S?

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 2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S?

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 2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S?

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 2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S reliable?

Based on MOT data from 293 vehicles, the 2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.9%, 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 2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S?

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 (2019)

293 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.9% first-time pass rate

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S

CarHunch analysed 293 real MOT records for the 2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 93.0% first-time MOT pass rate against the national benchmark of 80%—a genuinely impressive result that reflects the quality of this adventure bike. Only 6.1% of vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests structural and safety issues are rare.

These bikes are running relatively low mileage for their age (median 10,140 miles), which partly explains the strong pass rate, but the real story is in the simplicity of their failures: owners average just 0.18 failures per test and 1.3 advisories, pointing to a machine that simply doesn't develop major problems when properly maintained. If you're considering one, check the service history carefully and prioritize any with full Ducati maintenance records, since these bikes reward regular attention.

We have limited data for the 2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

95.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.18

Over 3.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

10k

Middle half: 7k–15k

For context

These stats describe 293 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 293 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.1% 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%)	281	95.9%	0.19

Colour Breakdown

Based on 740 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 64.2%

475

Grey 20.7%

153

White 15.1%

112

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S 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.

10,140

typical

7,161

low mileage

14,924

high mileage

Half of all 2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S vehicles fall between 7,161 and 14,924 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,161 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.

✓ 7,161–14,924 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260 Ss sit.

⚠ Over 20,147 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S — Still on the Road

Almost all 2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260 Ss are still on the road.

Strong survival — 238 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.18

Avg failures per vehicle

1.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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