DUCATI 750

748cc Petrol Class 2

#2491 of 5426 overall #136 of 173 DUCATIs #1561 of 2787 other bikes

85.0%

first-time pass rate

9.6%

failed outright

14,846

median miles at test

7,165

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2005–2025

The 750's first-time pass rate has risen 2.3 points since 2005, 86.1% to 88.4%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the 750's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 750 passes first time 87.0% of the time; by 50k that's 75.9%.

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 750

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	380	30	1.0×
steering and suspension	266	21	0.9×
brakes	204	16.1	0.5×
tyres and wheels	154	12.2	0.9×
lamps and reflectors	80	6.3	0.5×
drive system	56	4.4	0.8×
fuel and exhaust	51	4	0.8×
suspension	36	2.8	0.5×
reg plates and vin	27	2.1	0.6×
structure and attachments	12	0.9	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

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the 750 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).

KAWASAKI ZX-6R 78.1% pass · 174k tests SUZUKI GSF600 77.3% pass · 143k tests YAMAHA FZS600 82.6% pass · 137k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k 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 750.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 1974 (97.1% pass). Weakest: 1989 (80.4%).

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 750 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the DUCATI 750 reliable?

The DUCATI 750 is about average for its class: 85.0% of its 7,165 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2491 of 5426 models.

What does a 750 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 30% of all defects recorded against failed 750 tests.

What is the best year of 750 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 1974-registered examples do best (97.1%) and 1989 worst (80.4%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a 750 last?

The median 750 shows 14,846 miles at test, and examples around 50k miles still pass 75.9% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.