DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE TRICOLORE
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The 1199 PANIGALE TRICOLORE's first-time pass rate has risen 1.2 points since 2015, 93.8% to 95.0%.
What fails on a 1199 PANIGALE TRICOLORE
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
14 | 26.4 | 1.0× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
10 | 18.9 | 1.3× |
| suspension |
|
8 | 15.1 | 1.0× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
6 | 11.3 | 0.2× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
5 | 9.4 | 2.8× |
| tyres and wheels |
|
4 | 7.5 | 0.2× |
| steering and suspension |
|
2 | 3.8 | 0.1× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
2 | 3.8 | 1.4× |
| steering |
|
1 | 1.9 | 0.3× |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 1.9 | 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
On first-time pass rate the 1199 PANIGALE TRICOLORE beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YZF-R1, HONDA CBR900RR, TRIUMPH DAYTONA).
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 PANIGALE TRICOLORE.
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Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2013 (92.1% pass). Weakest: 2012 (92.0%).
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 PANIGALE TRICOLORE FAQ
Is the DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE TRICOLORE reliable?
The DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE TRICOLORE is more reliable than average for its class: 92.0% of its 787 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #470 of 5428 models.
What does a 1199 PANIGALE TRICOLORE fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 26% of all defects recorded against failed 1199 PANIGALE TRICOLORE tests.
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