Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
DUCATI SCRAMBLER CAFE RACER
The pass rate is the MOT first-time pass: a roadworthiness check of the items an MOT covers (brakes, lights, tyres, steering, structure, emissions), not a full mechanical inspection of engine or gearbox internals. It is a reliability signal, not a complete measure of mechanical reliability. What this measures.
“vs expected” adjusts for age, mileage and test class, so a cherished classic and a hard-used commuter are compared fairly. How this works.
Pass rate over time
The SCRAMBLER CAFE RACER's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2020 (95.7% → 95.9%).
What fails on a SCRAMBLER CAFE RACER
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
28 | 54.9 | 1.3× |
| structure and attachments |
|
6 | 11.8 | 0.9× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
6 | 11.8 | 2.6× |
| tyres |
|
3 | 5.9 | 0.3× |
| brakes |
|
3 | 5.9 | 0.1× |
| steering |
|
2 | 3.9 | 0.2× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
2 | 3.9 | 1.1× |
| suspension |
|
1 | 2 | 0.1× |
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 SCRAMBLER CAFE RACER beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
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 CAFE RACER.
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Pass rate by registration year
Highest pass rate: 2019 (95.6%). Lowest: 2020 (90.0%). Every Scrambler Cafe Racer year compared →
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 CAFE RACER FAQ
Is the DUCATI SCRAMBLER CAFE RACER reliable?
The DUCATI SCRAMBLER CAFE RACER is more reliable than average for its class: 93.6% of its 983 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #224 of 5428 models.
What does a SCRAMBLER CAFE RACER fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors: 55% of all defects recorded against failed SCRAMBLER CAFE RACER tests.
What is the best year of SCRAMBLER CAFE RACER to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2019-registered examples do best (95.6%) and 2020 worst (90.0%). Condition and history still trump the year.
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