DUCATI 600SS
Pass rate over time
The 600SS's first-time pass rate has fallen 5.8 points since 2006, 86.4% to 80.6%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage 600SS passes first time 91.1% of the time; by 20k that's 88.5%.
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 600SS
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
25 | 39.7 |
| steering and suspension |
|
18 | 28.6 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
6 | 9.5 |
| drive system |
|
3 | 4.8 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
3 | 4.8 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 3.2 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
2 | 3.2 |
| body and structure |
|
2 | 3.2 |
| steering |
|
1 | 1.6 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 1.6 |
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 600SS beats 4 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 600SS.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 1995 (87.0% pass). Weakest: 1994 (83.6%).
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.