DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 950 SP
Pass rate over time
The HYPERMOTARD 950 SP's first-time pass rate has risen 6.8 points since 2022, 82.6% to 89.4%.
What fails on a HYPERMOTARD 950 SP
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
22 | 40 | 1.5× |
| structure and attachments |
|
11 | 20 | 2.2× |
| brakes |
|
9 | 16.4 | 0.2× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
5 | 9.1 | 3.2× |
| tyres |
|
5 | 9.1 | 1.1× |
| suspension |
|
2 | 3.6 | 0.4× |
| wheels |
|
1 | 1.8 | 2.5× |
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
On first-time pass rate the HYPERMOTARD 950 SP beats 2 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 SP.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2021 (91.8% pass). Weakest: 2020 (87.6%).
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 SP FAQ
Is the DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 950 SP reliable?
The DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 950 SP is more reliable than average for its class: 88.4% of its 672 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1478 of 5426 models.
What does a HYPERMOTARD 950 SP fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 40% of all defects recorded against failed HYPERMOTARD 950 SP tests.
What is the best year of HYPERMOTARD 950 SP to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2021-registered examples do best (91.8%) and 2020 worst (87.6%). Condition and history still trump the year.