DUCATI 750S

748cc Petrol Class 2

86.2%

first-time pass rate

7.8%

failed outright

13,898

median miles at test

116

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage 750S passes first time 85.7% of the time; by 20k that's 93.3%.

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 750S

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
lighting and signalling	7	31.8
brakes	6	27.3
tyres and wheels	6	27.3
steering and suspension	3	13.6

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 750S beats 4 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 750S.