DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 796

803cc Petrol Class 2

#2543 of 5426 overall #143 of 173 DUCATIs #1597 of 2787 other bikes

84.8%

first-time pass rate

7.6%

failed outright

7,828

median miles at test

1,377

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2013–2025

The HYPERMOTARD 796's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2013 (81.3% → 82.2%).

Pass rate by mileage

how the HYPERMOTARD 796's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage HYPERMOTARD 796 passes first time 86.8% of the time; by 20k that's 83.9%.

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 796

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	47	22.6	1.5×
brakes	43	20.7	0.5×
lighting and signalling	43	20.7	0.4×
tyres and wheels	23	11.1	0.7×
tyres	12	5.8	1.1×
Identification of the vehicle	11	5.3	3.1×
reg plates and vin	10	4.8	0.6×
steering and suspension	7	3.4	0.2×
structure and attachments	7	3.4	0.7×
suspension	5	2.4	0.5×

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 796 beats 3 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 HYPERMOTARD 796.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2012 (86.6% pass). Weakest: 2011 (83.5%).

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 796 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 796 reliable?

The DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 796 is about average for its class: 84.8% of its 1,377 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2543 of 5426 models.

What does a HYPERMOTARD 796 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 23% of all defects recorded against failed HYPERMOTARD 796 tests.

What is the best year of HYPERMOTARD 796 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2012-registered examples do best (86.6%) and 2011 worst (83.5%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a HYPERMOTARD 796 last?

The median HYPERMOTARD 796 shows 7,828 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 83.9% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.