DUCATI HYPERMOTARD

937cc Petrol Class 2

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

85.8%

first-time pass rate

7.3%

failed outright

6,866

median miles at test

3,683

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2011–2025

The HYPERMOTARD's first-time pass rate has fallen 10.0 points since 2011, 97.9% to 87.9%.

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage HYPERMOTARD passes first time 86.1% of the time; by 30k that's 90.2%.

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 HYPERMOTARD

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	198	40.2	2.3×
brakes	88	17.8	0.4×
Identification of the vehicle	42	8.5	4.9×
lighting and signalling	42	8.5	0.2×
tyres	31	6.3	1.0×
structure and attachments	30	6.1	1.1×
tyres and wheels	23	4.7	0.3×
suspension	15	3	0.5×
audible warning (Horn)	12	2.4	1.8×
steering and suspension	12	2.4	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 HYPERMOTARD beats 2 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 HYPERMOTARD.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2007 (91.5% pass). Weakest: 2016 (82.2%).

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 HYPERMOTARD FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the DUCATI HYPERMOTARD reliable?

The DUCATI HYPERMOTARD is about average for its class: 85.8% of its 3,683 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2264 of 5426 models.

What does a HYPERMOTARD fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 40% of all defects recorded against failed HYPERMOTARD tests.

What is the best year of HYPERMOTARD to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2007-registered examples do best (91.5%) and 2016 worst (82.2%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a HYPERMOTARD last?

The median HYPERMOTARD shows 6,866 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 90.2% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.