Ducati 1299
MotorcycleFrom 928 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely and reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. The top issue, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 4 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted | 3 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 1 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 95% | a wheel bearing with excessive play, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 2016 | 93.8% | exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted, rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps |
| 2015 | 92.7% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear |
Typical mileage
Half of all 1299s tested had between 6,366 and 12,931 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 8,568 median miles, the 1299 has 0.076 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ducati models
| Ducati Multistrada | 92.2% |
| Ducati Diavel | 91.3% |
| Ducati Scrambler | 91.2% |
| Ducati M | 88.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ducati 1299 MOT pass rate?
The Ducati 1299 has a 93.5% MOT pass rate based on 928 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ducati 1299?
The most common MOT failure on the Ducati 1299 is a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely.
What is the typical mileage of a Ducati 1299 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ducati 1299 is 8,568 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,366 and 12,931 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.