DUCATI 1299

1285cc Petrol Class 2

#468 of 5426 overall #26 of 173 DUCATIs #287 of 2787 other bikes

92.0%

first-time pass rate

3.3%

failed outright

7,048

median miles at test

3,716

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2018–2025

The 1299's first-time pass rate has risen 3.7 points since 2018, 89.3% to 93.0%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the 1299's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 1299 passes first time 92.4% of the time; by 20k that's 94.0%.

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 1299

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	92	43.2	1.1×
structure and attachments	30	14.1	0.9×
Identification of the vehicle	24	11.3	2.8×
tyres	18	8.5	0.7×
brakes	16	7.5	0.1×
suspension	16	7.5	0.5×
audible warning (Horn)	6	2.8	0.9×
lighting and signalling	6	2.8	—
drive system	4	1.9	—
steering	1	0.5	0.1×

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 1299 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 1299.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2017 (93.5% pass). Weakest: 2015 (90.9%).

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 1299 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the DUCATI 1299 reliable?

The DUCATI 1299 is more reliable than average for its class: 92.0% of its 3,716 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #468 of 5426 models.

What does a 1299 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 43% of all defects recorded against failed 1299 tests.

What is the best year of 1299 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2017-registered examples do best (93.5%) and 2015 worst (90.9%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a 1299 last?

The median 1299 shows 7,048 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 94.0% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.