DUCATI STREETFIGHTER S

1099cc Petrol Class 2

#1448 of 5426 overall #82 of 173 DUCATIs #881 of 2787 other bikes

88.5%

first-time pass rate

4.9%

failed outright

7,052

median miles at test

989

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2012–2025

The STREETFIGHTER S's first-time pass rate has risen 10.5 points since 2012, 83.0% to 93.5%.

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage STREETFIGHTER S passes first time 87.9% of the time; by 20k that's 82.1%.

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 S

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	21	24.7	0.9×
lighting and signalling	20	23.5	0.3×
steering and suspension	9	10.6	0.3×
brakes	8	9.4	0.1×
reg plates and vin	6	7.1	0.9×
tyres and wheels	5	5.9	0.3×
suspension	5	5.9	0.5×
fuel and exhaust	4	4.7	0.5×
tyres	4	4.7	0.4×
Identification of the vehicle	3	3.5	1.3×

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 S 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 S.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2011 (90.3% pass). Weakest: 2009 (87.3%).

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 S FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the DUCATI STREETFIGHTER S reliable?

The DUCATI STREETFIGHTER S is more reliable than average for its class: 88.5% of its 989 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1448 of 5426 models.

What does a STREETFIGHTER S fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 25% of all defects recorded against failed STREETFIGHTER S tests.

What is the best year of STREETFIGHTER S to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2013-registered examples do best (90.3%) and 2009 worst (87.3%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a STREETFIGHTER S last?

The median STREETFIGHTER S shows 7,052 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 82.1% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.