DUCATI M750

748cc Petrol Class 2

#3165 of 5426 overall #164 of 173 DUCATIs #2014 of 2787 other bikes

82.1%

first-time pass rate

10.6%

failed outright

12,267

median miles at test

3,550

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2005–2025

The M750's first-time pass rate has risen 1.7 points since 2005, 83.7% to 85.4%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the M750's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage M750 passes first time 85.3% of the time; by 40k that's 84.2%.

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 M750

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lighting and signalling	279	41.6	1.3×
brakes	96	14.3	0.6×
steering and suspension	82	12.2	0.7×
tyres and wheels	53	7.9	0.6×
lamps and reflectors	51	7.6	0.7×
drive system	35	5.2	1.1×
reg plates and vin	33	4.9	1.3×
fuel and exhaust	21	3.1	0.7×
driving controls	10	1.5	1.1×
suspension	10	1.5	0.3×

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 M750 beats 2 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 TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k 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 M750.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 1996 (84.0% pass). Weakest: 1999 (76.2%).

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 M750 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the DUCATI M750 reliable?

The DUCATI M750 is less reliable than average for its class: 82.1% of its 3,550 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3165 of 5426 models.

What does a M750 fail its MOT on most?

lighting and signalling — 42% of all defects recorded against failed M750 tests.

What is the best year of M750 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 1996-registered examples do best (84.0%) and 1999 worst (76.2%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a M750 last?

The median M750 shows 12,267 miles at test, and examples around 40k miles still pass 84.2% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.