Ducati Multistrada 1200
Real ownership data from 4,901 UK Multistrada 1200 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Multistrada 1200 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 4.1% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 3.8% |
| Suspension | major | 1.6% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 1.5% |
| Other | major | 1.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 0.9% |
| Electrical | major | 0.7% |
| Controls and cables | major | 0.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
Multistrada 1200 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 36 | 12,560 mi | 1,639 | 94.78% |
| 2018 | 113 | 12,732 mi | 1,529 | 95.3% |
| 2017 | 551 | 16,017 mi | 1,547 | 94.36% |
| 2016 | 795 | 17,397 mi | 1,508 | 94.47% |
| 2015 | 769 | 18,396 mi | 1,579 | 93.31% |
| 2014 | 463 | 19,398 mi | 1,593 | 88.07% |
| 2013 | 607 | 21,643 mi | 1,602 | 89.78% |
| 2012 | 459 | 20,268 mi | 1,554 | 86.96% |
| 2011 | 506 | 19,536 mi | 1,676 | 86.77% |
| 2010 | 597 | 19,853 mi | 1,635 | 88.15% |
Multistrada 1200 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Ducati Multistrada 1200?
Across 4,901 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (4.1% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (3.8% of all recorded faults), suspension (1.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Ducati Multistrada 1200?
The median Ducati Multistrada 1200 in the UK has covered 18,694 miles, and typically rides about 1,577 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,133 and 26,077 miles.
Is the Ducati Multistrada 1200 reliable?
90.32% of Ducati Multistrada 1200 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.51 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 4,901 Ducati Multistrada 1200 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.