DUCATI M1100 S

1078cc Petrol Class 2

#1145 of 5426 overall #62 of 173 DUCATIs #697 of 2787 other bikes

89.4%

first-time pass rate

5.3%

failed outright

9,982

median miles at test

1,038

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

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

The M1100 S's first-time pass rate has risen 3.5 points since 2012, 86.0% to 89.5%.

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage M1100 S passes first time 89.8% of the time; by 20k that's 87.9%.

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 S

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	14	17.3	0.3×
lamps and reflectors	12	14.8	0.6×
tyres and wheels	10	12.3	0.5×
steering and suspension	10	12.3	0.3×
fuel and exhaust	9	11.1	0.9×
brakes	8	9.9	0.2×
tyres	5	6.2	0.6×
suspension	5	6.2	0.5×
structure and attachments	5	6.2	0.6×
reg plates and vin	3	3.7	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 M1100 S 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 S.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2008 (92.7% pass). Weakest: 2011 (88.0%).

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 S FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the DUCATI M1100 S reliable?

The DUCATI M1100 S is more reliable than average for its class: 89.4% of its 1,038 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1145 of 5426 models.

What does a M1100 S fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 17% of all defects recorded against failed M1100 S tests.

What is the best year of M1100 S to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2008-registered examples do best (92.7%) and 2011 worst (88.0%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a M1100 S last?

The median M1100 S shows 9,982 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 87.9% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.