Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Ducati M1100 E-A vs BMW R1150
The Ducati M1100 E-A passes its MOT first time more often than the BMW R1150 — 88.8% vs 88.5%, a 0.3-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Ducati M1100 E-A | BMW R1150 |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 88.8% | 88.5% |
| Outright fail rate | 6.0% | 6.8% |
| Median miles at test | 8,248 | 33,151 |
| MOT tests analysed | 2,062 | 170,963 |
| Most common failure | brakes | 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.