Ducati 916
MotorcycleFrom 597 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 stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and a lamp missing or inoperative. The top issue, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 8 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 8 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 4 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 3 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 3 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 3 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| a stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released | 2 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 2 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 95.5% | a wheel bearing with excessive play, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 1997 | 90.7% | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a footrest missing or insecure |
Typical mileage
Half of all 916s tested had between 10,784 and 24,923 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,713 median miles, the 916 has 0.044 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 916 MOT pass rate?
The Ducati 916 has a 91.3% MOT pass rate based on 597 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ducati 916?
The most common MOT failure on the Ducati 916 is stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Ducati 916 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ducati 916 is 19,713 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 10,784 and 24,923 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.