DUCATI 600 M
Pass rate over time
The 600 M's first-time pass rate has fallen 8.9 points since 2006, 81.8% to 72.9%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage 600 M passes first time 83.4% of the time; by 20k that's 71.9%.
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 600 M
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
18 | 24 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
16 | 21.3 |
| steering and suspension |
|
12 | 16 |
| brakes |
|
8 | 10.7 |
| drive system |
|
6 | 8 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
4 | 5.3 |
| structure and attachments |
|
4 | 5.3 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
3 | 4 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
2 | 2.7 |
| steering |
|
2 | 2.7 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the 600 M beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
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 600 M.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2000 (84.8% pass). Weakest: 2001 (74.6%).
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.