Model report · 2005–2025
DUCATI 904
904cc
Petrol
Class 2
84.7%
first-time pass rate
6.8%
failed outright
18,652
median miles at test
190
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the 904's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%
A low-mileage 904 passes first time 86.4% of the time; by 20k that's 79.4%.
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 904
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
9 | 36 |
| steering and suspension |
|
6 | 24 |
| brakes |
|
4 | 16 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
3 | 12 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
2 | 8 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 4 |
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 904 beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).
BMW
R1200
92.9% pass · 299k tests
BMW
R1150
88.5% pass · 171k tests
TRIUMPH
SPRINT
85.6% pass · 133k tests
SUZUKI
GSF1200
82.4% pass · 97.6k 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 904.