DUCATI STREETFIGHTER

1099cc Petrol Class 2

#1818 of 5426 overall #103 of 173 DUCATIs #1101 of 2787 other bikes

87.3%

first-time pass rate

6.3%

failed outright

8,803

median miles at test

1,013

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2013–2025

The STREETFIGHTER's first-time pass rate has risen 6.5 points since 2013, 84.5% to 91.0%.

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage STREETFIGHTER passes first time 88.0% of the time; by 20k that's 77.5%.

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 STREETFIGHTER

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	31	31.6	1.3×
lighting and signalling	26	26.5	0.5×
steering and suspension	11	11.2	0.3×
tyres and wheels	8	8.2	0.4×
Identification of the vehicle	6	6.1	2.6×
steering	4	4.1	0.7×
structure and attachments	3	3.1	0.4×
suspension	3	3.1	0.4×
tyres	3	3.1	0.4×
brakes	3	3.1	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

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the STREETFIGHTER 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 STREETFIGHTER.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2010 (88.5% pass). Weakest: 2012 (77.2%).

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 STREETFIGHTER FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the DUCATI STREETFIGHTER reliable?

The DUCATI STREETFIGHTER is more reliable than average for its class: 87.3% of its 1,013 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1818 of 5426 models.

What does a STREETFIGHTER fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 32% of all defects recorded against failed STREETFIGHTER tests.

What is the best year of STREETFIGHTER to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2010-registered examples do best (88.5%) and 2012 worst (77.2%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a STREETFIGHTER last?

The median STREETFIGHTER shows 8,803 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 77.5% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.