Ducati Multistrada (2012)
2012 Ducati Multistrada
CarHunch analysed 233 real MOT records for the 2012 Ducati Multistrada. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Ducati Multistrada passes its MOT on the first attempt 88.2% of the time, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, signalling strong overall build quality and owner maintenance habits. However, 17.2% of these bikes have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, which is a meaningful concern for a used buyer and warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
At 15,127 miles median mileage for a 12-year-old bike, these Multistradas are running relatively low, suggesting they've been cherished rather than thrashed. The average of 1.07 failures and 3.0 advisories per MOT cycle points to minor wear items (likely tyres, brake pads, and lighting) being the main upkeep costs rather than structural or engine problems—budget for routine consumables, but don't expect major repairs if the service history is solid.
What to check before buying a 2012 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 2012 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 2012 Ducati Multistrada vehicles fall between 10,687 and 21,014 miles.
2012 Ducati Multistrada — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 147 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 82% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2012 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 2012. Counts include advisories and failures.
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