Model report · 2005–2025
DUCATI 600 MONSTER
583cc
Petrol
Class 2
76.1%
first-time pass rate
16.4%
failed outright
19,842
median miles at test
67
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a 600 MONSTER
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
11 | 37.9 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
5 | 17.2 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
4 | 13.8 |
| steering and suspension |
|
3 | 10.3 |
| suspension |
|
2 | 6.9 |
| drive system |
|
2 | 6.9 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 3.4 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 3.4 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the 600 MONSTER beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (HONDA CB500, TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE, HONDA CB600 HORNET).
HONDA
CB500
83.3% pass · 105k tests
TRIUMPH
STREET TRIPLE
87.7% pass · 37.7k tests
HONDA
CB600 HORNET
78.6% pass · 26.4k tests
TRIUMPH
STREET TRIPLE R
87.7% pass · 20.6k 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 600 MONSTER.