DUCATI S2R

803cc Petrol Class 2

#3028 of 5426 overall #161 of 173 DUCATIs #1921 of 2787 other bikes

82.7%

first-time pass rate

8.6%

failed outright

9,580

median miles at test

1,272

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2008–2025

The S2R's first-time pass rate has fallen 13.3 points since 2008, 88.9% to 75.6%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the S2R's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage S2R passes first time 85.0% of the time; by 30k that's 74.2%.

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 S2R

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
brakes	38	19.5	0.5×
lighting and signalling	37	19	0.6×
lamps and reflectors	34	17.4	1.0×
steering and suspension	24	12.3	0.5×
tyres and wheels	13	6.7	0.5×
structure and attachments	13	6.7	1.3×
fuel and exhaust	11	5.6	1.0×
reg plates and vin	9	4.6	1.0×
drive system	9	4.6	1.0×
suspension	7	3.6	0.7×

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 S2R 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 S2R.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2007 (82.8% pass). Weakest: 2005 (81.8%).

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 S2R FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the DUCATI S2R reliable?

The DUCATI S2R is less reliable than average for its class: 82.7% of its 1,272 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #3028 of 5426 models.

What does a S2R fail its MOT on most?

brakes — 19% of all defects recorded against failed S2R tests.

What is the best year of S2R to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2007-registered examples do best (82.8%) and 2005 worst (81.8%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a S2R last?

The median S2R shows 9,580 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 74.2% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.