Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ducati Multistrada 1260 S reliable? We analysed 3,086 real MOT tests across 723 vehicles to find out.
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The Ducati Multistrada 1260 S is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ducati Multistrada 1260 S.
Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ducati Multistrada 1260 S. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ducati Multistrada 1260 S MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ducati Multistrada 1260 S to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ducati Multistrada 1260 S models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ducati Multistrada 1260 S owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ducati Multistrada 1260 S MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ducati Multistrada 1260 S year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 191 | 94.2% | 6,448 | 9,350 | 13,429 |
| 2019 | 1,106 | 95.1% | 6,670 | 10,465 | 15,509 |
| 2018 | 1,485 | 93.9% | 7,417 | 11,756 | 16,976 |
| 2017 | 151 | 95.4% | 8,156 | 12,413 | 18,767 |
How Long Does a Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Last?
Based on 723 Ducati Multistrada 1260 S vehicles on UK roads.
Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ducati Multistrada 1260 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 1260 S
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
95.4% MOT pass rate from 151 tests
93.9% MOT pass rate from 1,485 tests
The best year to buy a used Ducati Multistrada 1260 S is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.4% across 151 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.9% — 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 1260 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 1260 S THIS CAR | 94.5% | 3,086 | 11,102 mi | — 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 |
| MG Zr+ | 73.7% | 2,257 | 44,689 mi | 25 yrs |
Compared to the Ducati Multistrada (90.7% pass rate) and the Ducati 748 (86.8% pass rate), the Ducati Multistrada 1260 S outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ducati Multistrada 1260 S has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.5% across 3,086 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ducati Multistrada 1260 S with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Ducati Multistrada 1260 S owner drives around 1,796 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.
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.