Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 950
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The HYPERMOTARD 950's first-time pass rate has risen 6.5 points since 2022, 84.6% to 91.1%.
What fails on a HYPERMOTARD 950
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
29 | 56.9 | 1.7× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
8 | 15.7 | 5.3× |
| brakes |
|
6 | 11.8 | 0.2× |
| tyres |
|
4 | 7.8 | 0.9× |
| structure and attachments |
|
3 | 5.9 | 0.7× |
| suspension |
|
1 | 2 | 0.2× |
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
On first-time pass rate the HYPERMOTARD 950 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).
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 950.
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Pass rate by registration year
Highest pass rate: 2018 (92.3%). Lowest: 2019 (88.3%). Every Hypermotard 950 year compared →
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 950 FAQ
Is the DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 950 reliable?
The DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 950 is more reliable than average for its class: 90.4% of its 658 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #825 of 5428 models.
What does a HYPERMOTARD 950 fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors: 57% of all defects recorded against failed HYPERMOTARD 950 tests.
What is the best year of HYPERMOTARD 950 to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2018-registered examples do best (92.3%) and 2019 worst (88.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.
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