Ducati Multistrada V4s (2021)

706 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.4% first-time pass rate

2021 Ducati Multistrada V4s

CarHunch analysed 706 real MOT records for the 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4s. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4S is a genuinely reliable motorcycle, passing its MOT on the first attempt 92.4% of the time—well above the UK average of 80%. Only 2.3% of these bikes have ever picked up a dangerous defect, which puts safety concerns firmly in the rear-view mirror.

At just under 10,600 miles median, these are still relatively low-mileage machines, suggesting owners are treating them carefully rather than commuting daily on them. With only 0.08 failures and 0.4 advisories per vehicle on average, the V4S is practically bulletproof in the MOT bay—so when you're evaluating a used example, focus your inspection on maintenance history and accident damage rather than mechanical wear.

Generally reliable 12.4% above UK average
92.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
9,588
typical mileage
6,669–13,796 middle half
2.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.08
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4s

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%) 683 92.2% 0.08
Other (3%) 23 97.8% 0.04

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4s 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.

6,669
low mileage
9,588
typical
13,796
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4s vehicles fall between 6,669 and 13,796 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.08
Avg failures per vehicle
0.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

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