Model report · 2005–2025
DUCATI MONSTER 600
583cc
Petrol
Class 2
80.4%
first-time pass rate
11.6%
failed outright
11,662
median miles at test
112
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a MONSTER 600
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
9 | 39.1 |
| drive system |
|
3 | 13 |
| fuel and exhaust |
|
3 | 13 |
| brakes |
|
3 | 13 |
| steering and suspension |
|
2 | 8.7 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 8.7 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 4.3 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
same type, similar capacity, high test volume
On first-time pass rate the MONSTER 600 beats 1 of its 4 closest rivals (HONDA CB500, TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE, HONDA CB600 HORNET).
HONDA
CB500
83.3% pass · 105k tests
TRIUMPH
STREET TRIPLE
87.7% pass · 37.7k tests
HONDA
CB600 HORNET
78.6% pass · 26.4k tests
TRIUMPH
STREET TRIPLE R
87.7% pass · 20.6k 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 MONSTER 600.