DUCATI M1100

1078cc Petrol Class 2

#1024 of 5426 overall #56 of 173 DUCATIs #627 of 2787 other bikes

89.8%

first-time pass rate

4.9%

failed outright

10,868

median miles at test

1,139

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2012–2025

The M1100's first-time pass rate has risen 5.2 points since 2012, 87.8% to 93.0%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the M1100's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage M1100 passes first time 91.1% of the time; by 20k that's 93.9%.

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 M1100

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
brakes	22	22.2	0.3×
lighting and signalling	19	19.2	0.3×
lamps and reflectors	17	17.2	0.8×
steering and suspension	9	9.1	0.2×
tyres	8	8.1	1.0×
structure and attachments	7	7.1	0.8×
Identification of the vehicle	5	5.1	1.9×
reg plates and vin	5	5.1	0.6×
suspension	4	4	0.5×
steering	3	3	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 M1100 beats 3 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 M1100.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2012 (94.4% pass). Weakest: 2009 (89.0%).

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 M1100 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the DUCATI M1100 reliable?

The DUCATI M1100 is more reliable than average for its class: 89.8% of its 1,139 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1024 of 5426 models.

What does a M1100 fail its MOT on most?

brakes — 22% of all defects recorded against failed M1100 tests.

What is the best year of M1100 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2012-registered examples do best (94.4%) and 2009 worst (89.0%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a M1100 last?

The median M1100 shows 10,868 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 93.9% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.