DUCATI SCRAMBLER ICON
Pass rate over time
The SCRAMBLER ICON's first-time pass rate has fallen 2.9 points since 2020, 95.2% to 92.3%.
What fails on a SCRAMBLER ICON
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
21 | 39.6 | 1.3× |
| tyres |
|
9 | 17 | 1.6× |
| brakes |
|
9 | 17 | 0.3× |
| structure and attachments |
|
5 | 9.4 | 0.5× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
3 | 5.7 | 1.5× |
| suspension |
|
3 | 5.7 | 0.5× |
| steering |
|
2 | 3.8 | 0.6× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 1.9 | 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
On first-time pass rate the SCRAMBLER ICON 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 ICON.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2017 (93.8% pass). Weakest: 2018 (89.9%).
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 ICON FAQ
Is the DUCATI SCRAMBLER ICON reliable?
The DUCATI SCRAMBLER ICON is more reliable than average for its class: 91.9% of its 839 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #489 of 5426 models.
What does a SCRAMBLER ICON fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 40% of all defects recorded against failed SCRAMBLER ICON tests.
What is the best year of SCRAMBLER ICON to buy used?
By first-time pass rate, 2017-registered examples do best (93.8%) and 2018 worst (89.9%). Condition and history still trump the year.