DUCATI MONSTER S2R 1000
Pass rate over time
The MONSTER S2R 1000's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.6 points since 2011, 83.9% to 81.3%.
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage MONSTER S2R 1000 passes first time 85.9% of the time; by 20k that's 85.4%.
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 MONSTER S2R 1000
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
20 | 35.7 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
9 | 16.1 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
9 | 16.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
5 | 8.9 |
| steering and suspension |
|
5 | 8.9 |
| drive system |
|
3 | 5.4 |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 3.6 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
1 | 1.8 |
| suspension |
|
1 | 1.8 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
1 | 1.8 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the MONSTER S2R 1000 beats 0 of its 4 closest rivals (TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE, APRILIA TUONO, HONDA CB1300).
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 S2R 1000.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2008 (90.8% pass). Weakest: 2007 (80.2%).
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.