DUCATI M800

803cc Petrol Class 2

#2491 of 5426 overall #136 of 173 DUCATIs #1561 of 2787 other bikes

85.0%

first-time pass rate

6.6%

failed outright

8,350

median miles at test

641

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2011–2022

The M800's first-time pass rate has fallen 10.5 points since 2011, 93.8% to 83.3%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the M800's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage M800 passes first time 88.1% of the time; by 20k that's 75.0%.

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 M800

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	19	24.7	1.4×
lighting and signalling	18	23.4	0.5×
brakes	12	15.6	0.4×
tyres and wheels	7	9.1	0.5×
steering and suspension	6	7.8	0.3×
drive system	4	5.2	0.9×
Identification of the vehicle	4	5.2	2.7×
fuel and exhaust	3	3.9	0.6×
reg plates and vin	2	2.6	0.5×
structure and attachments	2	2.6	0.2×

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 M800 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 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 M800.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2006 (92.7% pass). Weakest: 2003 (77.1%).

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 M800 FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the DUCATI M800 reliable?

The DUCATI M800 is about average for its class: 85.0% of its 641 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2491 of 5426 models.

What does a M800 fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 25% of all defects recorded against failed M800 tests.

What is the best year of M800 to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2006-registered examples do best (92.7%) and 2003 worst (77.1%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a M800 last?

The median M800 shows 8,350 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 75.0% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.