Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2014 Ducati Multistrada
The 2014 Ducati Multistrada has relatively minor brake-related concerns, with a few reported issues in service brakes and one in forward collision avoidance. Though not currently subject to recalls, it's important to verify brake performance when considering a purchase.
Known issues to inspect
Service brake performance
How to check: Test brake responsiveness and listen for noise.
Forward collision avoidance
How to check: Ensure sensors and alert systems are operational.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for unusual sounds from brakes.
Red flag: Loud squeals or grinding noise
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Check warning lights for service brakes.
Red flag: Brake warning light on
- 03
Low-speed driving
What to check: Test brakes for responsiveness and noise.
Red flag: Unresponsive brakes
- 04
Moderate-speed driving
What to check: Use forward collision system.
Red flag: No alert from the system
- 05
Stopping quickly
What to check: Brake hard to test effectiveness.
Red flag: Long stopping distance
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the brake system been serviced?
- Any issues with collision avoidance?
- Have there been any accidents?
- Is the maintenance history available?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Service records
- Accident history report
- Warranty information
- Ownership history
Generated by gpt-4o on 8/19/2026. Grounded in the NHTSA recall corpus and owner-complaint patterns for the 2014 Ducati Multistrada.