DUCATI SPORT

900cc Petrol Class 2

#2050 of 5426 overall #116 of 173 DUCATIs #1247 of 2787 other bikes

86.5%

first-time pass rate

5.2%

failed outright

9,953

median miles at test

251

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage SPORT passes first time 85.5% of the time; by 20k that's 85.7%.

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 SPORT

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
steering and suspension	7	28
lighting and signalling	4	16
brakes	4	16
tyres and wheels	3	12
lamps and reflectors	3	12
reg plates and vin	2	8
structure and attachments	1	4
drive system	1	4

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the SPORT beats 2 of its 4 closest rivals (BMW R1200, BMW R1150, TRIUMPH SPRINT).

BMW R1200 92.9% pass · 299k tests BMW R1150 88.5% pass · 171k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests SUZUKI GSF1200 82.4% pass · 97.6k 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 SPORT.