Model report · 2005–2025
DUCATI 900SD
864cc
Petrol
Class 2
88.2%
first-time pass rate
9.8%
failed outright
18,501
median miles at test
51
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a 900SD
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
6 | 50 |
| brakes |
|
4 | 33.3 |
| driving controls |
|
1 | 8.3 |
| steering and suspension |
|
1 | 8.3 |
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 900SD beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH SPRINT, HONDA VFR800 FI, KAWASAKI ZX-9R).
TRIUMPH
SPRINT
85.6% pass · 133k tests
HONDA
VFR800 FI
86.7% pass · 89.4k tests
KAWASAKI
ZX-9R
80.7% pass · 89.0k tests
SUZUKI
SV650S
80.6% pass · 84.6k 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 900SD.