Ducati 1199 vs Triumph Sprint

The Ducati 1199 passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Sprint: 90.1% vs 85.6%, a 4.5-point lead.

MOT reliability, side by side

first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025

Metric	Ducati 1199	Triumph Sprint
First-time pass rate	90.1%	85.6%
Outright fail rate	4.4%	8.8%
Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted)	+1.9 pts	+1.8 pts
Engine size	1,198cc	955cc
Rank among all models	#921 of 5428	#2333 of 5428
Median miles at test	6,549	20,615
MOT tests analysed	2,203	132,827
Most common failure	lamps and reflectors	brakes

First-time outcomes on normal tests, 2005–2025. "Most common failure" is the component group with the most recorded defects on failed tests. Read pass rates against test counts: a smaller sample is noisier. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.

"Vs comparable bikes" is the first-time pass rate minus the rate expected for each bike's own mix of age, mileage and test class, in percentage points: positive means better than comparable bikes. How this works.

What fails, side by side

share of each bike's MOT tests that failed on the component · lower is better

Component	Ducati 1199	Triumph Sprint
Lights & signalling	2.3%	2.8%
Brakes	0.7%	3.7%
Steering & suspension	0.5%	2.5%
Tyres & wheels	0.8%	2.2%
Structure & body	0.2%	0.6%
Drive system	0.0%	0.4%
Fuel & exhaust	0.1%	0.2%

A test that fails on two components counts once in each. Component links go to the bikes most likely to fail on it.

Pass rate by test year

first-time MOT pass rate in each calendar year both bikes were tested

Test year	Ducati 1199	Triumph Sprint
2018	88.9%	86.2%
2019	90.1%	86.1%
2020	90.0%	86.4%
2021	92.1%	86.7%
2022	88.4%	85.9%
2023	91.5%	86.4%
2024	92.1%	86.8%
2025	91.3%	86.8%

Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.

Pass rate by mileage

first-time MOT pass rate by miles on the clock at test

Mileage	Ducati 1199	Triumph Sprint
0k-10k miles	90.9%	90.9%
10k-20k miles	87.9%	87.5%
20k-30k miles	91.1%	85.0%

Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.

Ducati 1199 vs Triumph Sprint FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Which is more reliable, the Ducati 1199 or the Triumph Sprint?

The Ducati 1199 passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Sprint: 90.1% vs 85.6%, a 4.5-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class the two are level (+1.9 vs +1.8 points against comparable bikes), so the raw gap is mostly down to how old and how used each fleet is. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.

What does the Ducati 1199 fail its MOT on most?

Lights & signalling: 2.3% of Ducati 1199 MOT tests failed on it, then tyres & wheels (0.8%).

What does the Triumph Sprint fail its MOT on most?

Brakes: 3.7% of Triumph Sprint MOT tests failed on it, then lights & signalling (2.8%).

Which holds up better at high mileage, the Ducati 1199 or the Triumph Sprint?

At 20k-30k miles the Ducati 1199 passes first time more often: 91.1% for the Ducati 1199 vs 85.0% for the Triumph Sprint.

DUCATI 1199 90.1% pass · 2,203 tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests

See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.