Data as of: DVSA MOT results to 2025
Ducati 900SS vs Triumph Sprint
The Ducati 900SS passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Sprint: 87.4% vs 85.6%, a 1.8-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
| Metric | Ducati 900SS | Triumph Sprint |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 87.4% | 85.6% |
| Outright fail rate | 7.1% | 8.8% |
| Vs comparable bikes (age & mileage adjusted) | +3.2 pts | +1.8 pts |
| Engine size | 904cc | 955cc |
| Rank among all models | #1787 of 5428 | #2333 of 5428 |
| Median miles at test | 18,878 | 20,615 |
| MOT tests analysed | 2,831 | 132,827 |
| 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.
"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
| Component | Ducati 900SS | Triumph Sprint |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & signalling | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Brakes | 1.8% | 3.7% |
| Steering & suspension | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Tyres & wheels | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Structure & body | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Drive system | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Fuel & exhaust | 0.5% | 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
| Test year | Ducati 900SS | Triumph Sprint |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 90.6% | 86.2% |
| 2019 | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2020 | 92.8% | 86.4% |
| 2021 | 90.0% | 86.7% |
| 2022 | 88.9% | 85.9% |
| 2023 | 93.9% | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 96.4% | 86.8% |
| 2025 | 90.5% | 86.8% |
Each year mixes bikes of different ages, so a fleet that is getting older tends to slip.
Pass rate by mileage
| Mileage | Ducati 900SS | Triumph Sprint |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-10k miles | 89.9% | 90.9% |
| 10k-20k miles | 86.4% | 87.5% |
| 20k-30k miles | 88.1% | 85.0% |
| 30k-40k miles | 84.8% | 82.1% |
| 40k-50k miles | 87.3% | 80.3% |
| 50k-60k miles | 92.3% | 79.3% |
Bands with fewer than 30 tests for either bike are left out.
Ducati 900SS vs Triumph Sprint FAQ
Which is more reliable, the Ducati 900SS or the Triumph Sprint?
The Ducati 900SS passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Sprint: 87.4% vs 85.6%, a 1.8-point lead. Adjusted for age, mileage and test class, the Ducati 900SS still comes out ahead: +3.2 points vs comparable bikes for the Ducati 900SS, +1.8 for the Triumph Sprint. An MOT checks roadworthiness items, not engine or gearbox internals.
What does the Ducati 900SS fail its MOT on most?
Lights & signalling: 3.4% of Ducati 900SS MOT tests failed on it, then steering & suspension (2.3%).
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 900SS or the Triumph Sprint?
At 50k-60k miles the Ducati 900SS passes first time more often: 92.3% for the Ducati 900SS vs 79.3% for the Triumph Sprint.
See each bike's full report (trend, mileage curve, failure breakdown and rivals) on its own page.