DUCATI 1199

1198cc Petrol Class 2

#919 of 5426 overall #51 of 173 DUCATIs #560 of 2787 other bikes

90.1%

first-time pass rate

4.4%

failed outright

6,549

median miles at test

2,203

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2017–2025

The 1199's first-time pass rate has risen 3.0 points since 2017, 88.3% to 91.3%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the 1199's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 1199 passes first time 90.9% of the time; by 20k that's 91.1%.

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 1199

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	69	42.9	1.2×
brakes	20	12.4	0.2×
Identification of the vehicle	14	8.7	2.8×
tyres	14	8.7	0.9×
lighting and signalling	12	7.5	0.1×
audible warning (Horn)	12	7.5	3.0×
suspension	7	4.3	0.4×
structure and attachments	5	3.1	0.3×
tyres and wheels	4	2.5	0.1×
reg plates and vin	4	2.5	0.2×

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 1199 beats 3 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 1199.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2015 (92.3% pass). Weakest: 2013 (87.3%).

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 1199 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the DUCATI 1199 reliable?

The DUCATI 1199 is more reliable than average for its class: 90.1% of its 2,203 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #919 of 5426 models.

What does a 1199 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 43% of all defects recorded against failed 1199 tests.

What is the best year of 1199 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2015-registered examples do best (92.3%) and 2013 worst (87.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a 1199 last?

The median 1199 shows 6,549 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 91.1% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.