Ducati S4
Real ownership data from 558 UK S4 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common S4 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 12.4% |
| Other | user entered | 10.9% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 8.1% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 6.6% |
| Tyres | user entered | 4.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 4.8% |
| Fluid leaks | major | 4.1% |
| Brakes | user entered | 3.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
S4 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 9 | 7,065 mi | 409 | 91.38% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3,722 mi | 315 | 92.45% |
| 2004 | 15 | 8,554 mi | 1,012 | 74.8% |
| 2003 | 53 | 10,372 mi | 526 | 86.75% |
| 2002 | 203 | 12,240 mi | 666 | 86.49% |
| 2001 | 260 | 13,795 mi | 594 | 83.14% |
| 2000 | 6 | 18,276 mi | 581 | 84.62% |
S4 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Ducati S4?
Across 558 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (12.4% of all recorded faults), other (10.9% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (8.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Ducati S4?
The median Ducati S4 in the UK has covered 12,609 miles, and typically rides about 625 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,040 and 19,465 miles.
Is the Ducati S4 reliable?
84.72% of Ducati S4 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.08 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 558 Ducati S4 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.