DUCATI F848

849cc Petrol Class 2

#1910 of 5426 overall #108 of 173 DUCATIs #1155 of 2787 other bikes

87.0%

first-time pass rate

5.8%

failed outright

7,776

median miles at test

1,894

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2015–2025

The F848's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2015 (85.5% → 85.3%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the F848's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage F848 passes first time 88.9% of the time; by 20k that's 91.5%.

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 F848

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	62	33.3	1.5×
brakes	31	16.7	0.3×
lighting and signalling	21	11.3	0.2×
structure and attachments	14	7.5	0.9×
Identification of the vehicle	13	7	3.0×
tyres	11	5.9	0.6×
tyres and wheels	10	5.4	0.2×
steering	9	4.8	1.1×
reg plates and vin	8	4.3	0.4×
drive system	7	3.8	0.1×

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 F848 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 F848.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2013 (88.3% pass). Weakest: 2015 (84.9%).

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 F848 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the DUCATI F848 reliable?

The DUCATI F848 is more reliable than average for its class: 87.0% of its 1,894 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1910 of 5426 models.

What does a F848 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 33% of all defects recorded against failed F848 tests.

What is the best year of F848 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2013-registered examples do best (88.3%) and 2015 worst (84.9%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a F848 last?

The median F848 shows 7,776 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 91.5% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.