DUCATI M 1000 S

992cc Petrol Class 2

#1883 of 5426 overall #106 of 173 DUCATIs #1137 of 2787 other bikes

87.1%

first-time pass rate

6.2%

failed outright

10,860

median miles at test

812

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2007–2021

The M 1000 S's first-time pass rate has fallen 15.7 points since 2007, 90.7% to 75.0%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the M 1000 S's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage M 1000 S passes first time 89.5% of the time; by 30k that's 88.6%.

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 M 1000 S

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	12	17.9	0.4×
steering and suspension	10	14.9	0.3×
tyres and wheels	7	10.4	0.4×
brakes	7	10.4	0.2×
lamps and reflectors	7	10.4	0.5×
reg plates and vin	7	10.4	1.1×
fuel and exhaust	6	9	0.8×
structure and attachments	5	7.5	0.7×
drive system	3	4.5	0.5×
steering	3	4.5	0.6×

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 M 1000 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 M 1000 S.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2004 (90.4% pass). Weakest: 2003 (84.7%).

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 M 1000 S FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the DUCATI M 1000 S reliable?

The DUCATI M 1000 S is more reliable than average for its class: 87.1% of its 812 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1883 of 5426 models.

What does a M 1000 S fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 18% of all defects recorded against failed M 1000 S tests.

What is the best year of M 1000 S to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2004-registered examples do best (90.4%) and 2003 worst (84.7%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a M 1000 S last?

The median M 1000 S shows 10,860 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 88.6% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.