Ducati Multistrada 1000 S Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ducati Multistrada 1000 S reliable? We analysed 2,729 real MOT tests across 233 vehicles to find out.
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The Ducati Multistrada 1000 S is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies and position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ducati Multistrada 1000 S.
Ducati Multistrada 1000 S Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ducati Multistrada 1000 S. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ducati Multistrada 1000 S MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ducati Multistrada 1000 S to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ducati Multistrada 1000 S Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ducati Multistrada 1000 S fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ducati Multistrada 1000 S Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ducati Multistrada 1000 S owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ducati Multistrada 1000 S MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ducati Multistrada 1000 S year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 186 | 86.6% | 9,325 | 13,810 | 19,946 |
| 2005 | 194 | 85.6% | 4,699 | 10,068 | 18,213 |
| 2004 | 1,032 | 84.6% | 6,487 | 11,070 | 18,606 |
| 2003 | 1,262 | 83.4% | 7,652 | 12,800 | 20,051 |
How Long Does a Ducati Multistrada 1000 S Last?
Based on 233 Ducati Multistrada 1000 S vehicles on UK roads.
Ducati Multistrada 1000 S Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ducati Multistrada 1000 S MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ducati Multistrada 1000 S
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.6% MOT pass rate from 186 tests
83.4% MOT pass rate from 1,262 tests
The best year to buy a used Ducati Multistrada 1000 S is 2006, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.6% across 186 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ducati Multistrada 1000 S Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ducati Multistrada 1000 S THIS CAR | 84.4% | 2,729 | 11,994 mi | 23 yrs |
| Ducati Multistrada | 90.7% | 30,770 | 13,843 mi | 23 yrs |
| Ducati 748 | 86.8% | 29,046 | 14,130 mi | 31 yrs |
| Ducati 996 | 89% | 17,371 | 12,635 mi | 29 yrs |
| Vauxhall Astra Sri Cdti S/s | 87.4% | 3,813 | 86,945 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ducati Multistrada (90.7% pass rate) and the Ducati 748 (86.8% pass rate), the Ducati Multistrada 1000 S trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Ducati Multistrada 1000 S has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.4% across 2,729 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Ducati Multistrada 1000 S are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (34 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (34), and position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (26). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Ducati Multistrada 1000 S owner drives around 846 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Ducati Multistrada 1000 S models stay on UK roads for around 23 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.