Ducati Multistrada (2011)
2011 Ducati Multistrada
CarHunch analysed 123 real MOT records for the 2011 Ducati Multistrada. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Ducati Multistrada passes its MOT first time in 90% of cases—well above the UK average of 80%—and only 9% of the bikes sampled have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. This is a mechanically sound generation with genuine durability credentials.
At just over 13,000 miles median, these machines have been gently used, yet they still average nearly one failure and three advisories per MOT, suggesting age-related wear is catching up despite light mileage. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the electrical system and fluid seals—the advisory pattern indicates these are the typical pain points on older Multistradas.
What to check before buying a 2011 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 2011 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 2011 Ducati Multistrada vehicles fall between 8,541 and 18,382 miles.
2011 Ducati Multistrada — Still on the Road
60 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 60% 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.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 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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29%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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28.4%
Exhaust noisy
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27.6%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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21.6%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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21.3%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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20.2%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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19.6%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.4%
Exhaust noisy
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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