DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 1100 S

1078cc Petrol Class 2

#1541 of 5426 overall #90 of 173 DUCATIs #936 of 2787 other bikes

88.2%

first-time pass rate

5.3%

failed outright

7,858

median miles at test

1,604

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2010–2025

The HYPERMOTARD 1100 S's first-time pass rate has fallen 1.4 points since 2010, 87.3% to 85.9%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the HYPERMOTARD 1100 S's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage HYPERMOTARD 1100 S passes first time 89.0% of the time; by 20k that's 89.1%.

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 1100 S

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	35	23.8	0.4×
lamps and reflectors	32	21.8	0.9×
structure and attachments	14	9.5	0.7×
reg plates and vin	14	9.5	1.2×
brakes	13	8.8	0.1×
Identification of the vehicle	11	7.5	3.0×
tyres and wheels	9	6.1	0.3×
body and structure	8	5.4	0.5×
steering and suspension	6	4.1	0.1×
fuel and exhaust	5	3.4	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 HYPERMOTARD 1100 S 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 1100 S.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2008 (90.5% pass). Weakest: 2009 (86.8%).

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 1100 S FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 1100 S reliable?

The DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 1100 S is more reliable than average for its class: 88.2% of its 1,604 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1541 of 5426 models.

What does a HYPERMOTARD 1100 S fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 24% of all defects recorded against failed HYPERMOTARD 1100 S tests.

What is the best year of HYPERMOTARD 1100 S to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2008-registered examples do best (90.5%) and 2009 worst (86.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a HYPERMOTARD 1100 S last?

The median HYPERMOTARD 1100 S shows 7,858 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 89.1% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.