DUCATI SCRAMBLER

803cc Petrol Class 2

#680 of 5426 overall #36 of 173 DUCATIs #414 of 2787 other bikes

91.0%

first-time pass rate

4.7%

failed outright

5,124

median miles at test

8,914

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2018–2025

The SCRAMBLER's first-time pass rate has risen 1.9 points since 2018, 89.6% to 91.5%.

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage SCRAMBLER passes first time 91.9% of the time; by 30k that's 94.2%.

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 SCRAMBLER

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	208	31	1.1×
brakes	166	24.7	0.3×
structure and attachments	74	11	1.0×
tyres	73	10.9	1.1×
Identification of the vehicle	53	7.9	2.6×
suspension	44	6.5	0.6×
steering	21	3.1	0.5×
lighting and signalling	15	2.2	—
audible warning (Horn)	13	1.9	0.8×
steering and suspension	5	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 SCRAMBLER beats 4 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 SCRAMBLER.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2021 (94.3% pass). Weakest: 2022 (87.1%).

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 SCRAMBLER FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the DUCATI SCRAMBLER reliable?

The DUCATI SCRAMBLER is more reliable than average for its class: 91.0% of its 8,914 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #680 of 5426 models.

What does a SCRAMBLER fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 31% of all defects recorded against failed SCRAMBLER tests.

What is the best year of SCRAMBLER to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2021-registered examples do best (94.3%) and 2022 worst (87.1%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a SCRAMBLER last?

The median SCRAMBLER shows 5,124 miles at test, and examples around 30k miles still pass 94.2% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.