Ducati Multistrada (2005)
2005 Ducati Multistrada
CarHunch analysed 126 real MOT records for the 2005 Ducati Multistrada. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Ducati Multistrada passes its MOT significantly better than the UK average, with an 88.8% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, and only 10.3% of vehicles ever developing dangerous defects—a genuinely reassuring result. This is a reliable sports-tourer by MOT standards.
At nearly 13,000 miles on average, these machines are run fairly gently for their age, yet they still rack up 1.46 failures and 4.3 advisories per vehicle, suggesting wear on consumables and electrics is the norm rather than exception. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the electrical gremlins and fuel system that commonly plague this model, and budget for brake fluid and suspension refresh as preventative work.
What to check before buying a 2005 Ducati Multistrada
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Ducati Multistrada 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 2005 Ducati Multistrada vehicles fall between 6,923 and 16,195 miles.
2005 Ducati Multistrada — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 41 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (46% 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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 Ducati Multistrada
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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36.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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29.3%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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21.7%
Drive chain slightly loose
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20.2%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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18.6%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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16.2%
Exhaust noisy
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15%
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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