Ducati Panigale V2 (2021)

200 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Ducati Panigale V2

CarHunch analysed 200 real MOT records for the 2021 Ducati Panigale V2. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 Ducati Panigale V2 falls slightly short of the UK average with a 77.2% first-time MOT pass rate compared to the national 80%, suggesting these bikes need a touch more attention to stay test-ready. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at just 2%, so safety-critical failures aren't a widespread concern for the model.

These bikes are running light mileage for their age—averaging 4,171 miles—which means most examples are being ridden sparingly and likely treated as weekend machines rather than daily commuters. With only 0.14 failures and 0.3 advisories per vehicle on average, owners typically face minor maintenance issues rather than structural problems, so budget for routine servicing but don't expect major surprises; get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the cooling system and brake lines, as these are common Panigale weak points.

Average reliability 2.8% below UK average
77.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
3,398
typical mileage
2,373–5,483 middle half
2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.14
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Ducati Panigale V2

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 (99%) 198 76.9% 0.14
Other (1%) 2 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Ducati Panigale V2 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.

2,373
low mileage
3,398
typical
5,483
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Ducati Panigale V2 vehicles fall between 2,373 and 5,483 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.14
Avg failures per vehicle
0.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Ducati Panigale V2:

2020 2022 2023