DUCATI 1098

1099cc Petrol Class 2

#1818 of 5426 overall #103 of 173 DUCATIs #1101 of 2787 other bikes

87.3%

first-time pass rate

5.5%

failed outright

9,563

median miles at test

3,749

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2010–2025

The 1098's first-time pass rate has risen 11.4 points since 2010, 84.6% to 96.0%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the 1098's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 1098 passes first time 87.2% of the time; by 30k that's 75.6%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a 1098

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	85	22.5	0.4×
lamps and reflectors	81	21.5	0.7×
tyres and wheels	46	12.2	0.6×
brakes	45	11.9	0.2×
reg plates and vin	32	8.5	1.1×
steering and suspension	26	6.9	0.2×
fuel and exhaust	25	6.6	0.7×
suspension	16	4.2	0.5×
tyres	11	2.9	0.4×
structure and attachments	10	2.7	0.3×

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the 1098 beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).

BMW R1200 92.9% pass · 299k tests BMW R1150 88.5% pass · 171k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests SUZUKI GSF1200 82.4% pass · 97.6k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the 1098.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2007 (88.2% pass). Weakest: 2008 (85.9%).

First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.

DUCATI 1098 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the DUCATI 1098 reliable?

The DUCATI 1098 is more reliable than average for its class: 87.3% of its 3,749 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1818 of 5426 models.

What does a 1098 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 23% of all defects recorded against failed 1098 tests.

What is the best year of 1098 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2007-registered examples do best (88.2%) and 2008 worst (85.9%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a 1098 last?

The median 1098 shows 9,563 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 75.6% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.