Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Ducati 888 vs Kawasaki ZX-9R
The Ducati 888 passes its MOT first time more often than the Kawasaki ZX-9R — 88.9% vs 80.7%, a 8.2-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Ducati 888 | Kawasaki ZX-9R |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 88.9% | 80.7% |
| Outright fail rate | 6.4% | 12.0% |
| Median miles at test | 19,378 | 22,320 |
| MOT tests analysed | 1,994 | 88,973 |
| Most common failure | lighting and signalling | 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.
See each bike's full report — trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals — on its own page.