Ducati S4 RS
Real ownership data from 139 UK S4 RS motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common S4 RS problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | major | 11.4% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 9.1% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 8% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 6.8% |
| Other | major | 6.8% |
| Steering and head bearings | prs | 5.7% |
| Controls and cables | major | 5.7% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 3.4% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is steering and head bearings.
S4 RS 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 9,922 mi | 395 | 91.18% |
| 2008 | 23 | 7,101 mi | 536 | 91.4% |
| 2007 | 39 | 5,997 mi | 292 | 89.25% |
| 2006 | 72 | 9,358 mi | 480 | 86.85% |
S4 RS questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Ducati S4 RS?
Across 139 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are suspension (11.4% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.1% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Ducati S4 RS?
The median Ducati S4 RS in the UK has covered 8,473 miles, and typically rides about 476 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,349 and 15,947 miles.
Is the Ducati S4 RS reliable?
88.31% of Ducati S4 RS MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.11 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 139 Ducati S4 RS motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.