DUCATI PANIGALE
Pass rate over time
The PANIGALE's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2018 (93.0% → 93.2%).
What fails on a PANIGALE
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
8 | 23.5 | 0.4× |
| tyres |
|
5 | 14.7 | 1.1× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
4 | 11.8 | 2.6× |
| brakes |
|
4 | 11.8 | 0.1× |
| suspension |
|
4 | 11.8 | 0.8× |
| steering |
|
2 | 5.9 | 0.7× |
| structure and attachments |
|
2 | 5.9 | 0.2× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
2 | 5.9 | 1.7× |
| lighting and signalling |
|
2 | 5.9 | 0.1× |
| reg plates and vin |
|
1 | 2.9 | 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
On first-time pass rate the PANIGALE beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (YAMAHA YZF-R1, HONDA CBR900RR, TRIUMPH DAYTONA).
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 PANIGALE.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2015 (95.0% pass). Weakest: 2012 (87.8%).
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 PANIGALE FAQ
Is the DUCATI PANIGALE reliable?
The DUCATI PANIGALE is more reliable than average for its class: 91.7% of its 659 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #524 of 5426 models.
What does a PANIGALE fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 24% of all defects recorded against failed PANIGALE tests.
What is the best year of PANIGALE to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2015-registered examples do best (95.0%) and 2012 worst (87.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.