Head-to-head · 2005–2025
Ducati ST3 vs Triumph Sprint
The Ducati ST3 passes its MOT first time more often than the Triumph Sprint — 88.0% vs 85.6%, a 2.4-point lead.
MOT reliability, side by side
first-time pass rate, outright fail rate and tests analysed · 2005–2025
| Metric | Ducati ST3 | Triumph Sprint |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 88.0% | 85.6% |
| Outright fail rate | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| Median miles at test | 14,888 | 20,615 |
| MOT tests analysed | 2,747 | 132,827 |
| Most common failure | steering and suspension | 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.