DUCATI 848

849cc Petrol Class 2

#2264 of 5426 overall #126 of 173 DUCATIs #1406 of 2787 other bikes

85.8%

first-time pass rate

6.5%

failed outright

9,148

median miles at test

6,910

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2011–2025

The 848's first-time pass rate has risen 7.3 points since 2011, 83.3% to 90.6%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the 848's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage 848 passes first time 86.6% of the time; by 30k that's 79.5%.

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 848

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	178	22.1	1.0×
lighting and signalling	175	21.7	0.4×
brakes	111	13.8	0.3×
tyres and wheels	81	10.1	0.5×
reg plates and vin	55	6.8	0.9×
steering and suspension	53	6.6	0.2×
fuel and exhaust	52	6.5	0.9×
Identification of the vehicle	36	4.5	2.3×
structure and attachments	34	4.2	0.5×
tyres	30	3.7	0.6×

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 848 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 848.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2013 (88.2% pass). Weakest: 2007 (78.8%).

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 848 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the DUCATI 848 reliable?

The DUCATI 848 is about average for its class: 85.8% of its 6,910 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2264 of 5426 models.

What does a 848 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 22% of all defects recorded against failed 848 tests.

What is the best year of 848 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2013-registered examples do best (88.2%) and 2007 worst (78.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a 848 last?

The median 848 shows 9,148 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 79.5% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.