Ducati 749
MotorcycleFrom 363 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 brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The top issue, brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 5 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 5 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| reflector colour or position not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 2 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 2 |
| on a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is no recorded brake effort at a wheel | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 88.6% | a lamp missing or inoperative, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2004 | 84.4% | a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
Typical mileage
Half of all 749s tested had between 8,976 and 19,398 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 12,868 median miles, the 749 has 0.107 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 749 MOT pass rate?
The Ducati 749 has a 86.2% MOT pass rate based on 363 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ducati 749?
The most common MOT failure on the Ducati 749 is brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Ducati 749 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ducati 749 is 12,868 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,976 and 19,398 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.