DUCATI 848 EVO

849cc Petrol Class 2

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

85.8%

first-time pass rate

6.1%

failed outright

8,068

median miles at test

2,604

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2013–2025

The 848 EVO's first-time pass rate has risen 12.6 points since 2013, 78.8% to 91.4%.

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage 848 EVO passes first time 86.0% of the time; by 20k that's 80.0%.

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 EVO

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	83	28.2	1.3×
lighting and signalling	63	21.4	0.4×
brakes	31	10.5	0.2×
tyres and wheels	29	9.9	0.5×
reg plates and vin	18	6.1	0.9×
steering and suspension	18	6.1	0.2×
tyres	16	5.4	0.8×
suspension	13	4.4	0.6×
structure and attachments	12	4.1	0.6×
Identification of the vehicle	11	3.7	1.8×

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 EVO 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 EVO.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2010 (87.9% pass). Weakest: 2013 (82.3%).

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 EVO FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the DUCATI 848 EVO reliable?

The DUCATI 848 EVO is about average for its class: 85.8% of its 2,604 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 EVO fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 28% of all defects recorded against failed 848 EVO tests.

What is the best year of 848 EVO to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2010-registered examples do best (87.9%) and 2013 worst (82.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a 848 EVO last?

The median 848 EVO shows 8,068 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 80.0% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.