DUCATI M695

695cc Petrol Class 2

#2411 of 5426 overall #132 of 173 DUCATIs #1507 of 2787 other bikes

85.3%

first-time pass rate

7.2%

failed outright

8,715

median miles at test

1,965

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2009–2025

The M695's first-time pass rate has risen 11.2 points since 2009, 79.7% to 90.9%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the M695's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage M695 passes first time 88.2% of the time; by 30k that's 82.4%.

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 M695

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	53	20.8	0.5×
brakes	43	16.9	0.4×
steering and suspension	40	15.7	0.6×
lamps and reflectors	38	14.9	0.7×
tyres and wheels	32	12.5	0.7×
drive system	12	4.7	0.6×
reg plates and vin	12	4.7	0.8×
fuel and exhaust	9	3.5	0.5×
Identification of the vehicle	8	3.1	1.8×
suspension	8	3.1	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 M695 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).

KAWASAKI ZX-6R 78.1% pass · 174k tests SUZUKI GSF600 77.3% pass · 143k tests YAMAHA FZS600 82.6% pass · 137k tests HONDA VFR800 FI 86.7% pass · 89.4k 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 M695.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2008 (88.3% pass). Weakest: 2007 (84.3%).

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 M695 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the DUCATI M695 reliable?

The DUCATI M695 is about average for its class: 85.3% of its 1,965 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2411 of 5426 models.

What does a M695 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 21% of all defects recorded against failed M695 tests.

What is the best year of M695 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2008-registered examples do best (88.3%) and 2007 worst (84.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a M695 last?

The median M695 shows 8,715 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 82.4% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.