DUCATI GT 1000

992cc Petrol Class 2

#1303 of 5426 overall #70 of 173 DUCATIs #798 of 2787 other bikes

88.9%

first-time pass rate

4.9%

failed outright

9,108

median miles at test

1,126

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2009–2025

The GT 1000's first-time pass rate has risen 2.7 points since 2009, 87.5% to 90.2%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the GT 1000's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage GT 1000 passes first time 89.1% of the time; by 30k that's 71.8%.

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 GT 1000

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	27	23.5	0.4×
brakes	23	20	0.4×
lamps and reflectors	19	16.5	0.6×
steering	11	9.6	1.5×
steering and suspension	9	7.8	0.3×
tyres and wheels	7	6.1	0.3×
reg plates and vin	7	6.1	0.5×
fuel and exhaust	5	4.3	0.5×
drive system	4	3.5	0.5×
structure and attachments	3	2.6	0.4×

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 GT 1000 beats 3 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 GT 1000.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2006 (91.6% pass). Weakest: 2007 (83.7%).

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 GT 1000 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the DUCATI GT 1000 reliable?

The DUCATI GT 1000 is more reliable than average for its class: 88.9% of its 1,126 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1303 of 5426 models.

What does a GT 1000 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 23% of all defects recorded against failed GT 1000 tests.

What is the best year of GT 1000 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2006-registered examples do best (91.6%) and 2007 worst (83.7%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a GT 1000 last?

The median GT 1000 shows 9,108 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 71.8% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.