Ducati 996
MotorcycleFrom 644 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 headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, brake efficiency below minimum requirement and a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released. The top issue, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, caused 6 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 6 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 4 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 3 |
| indicator switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | 2 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 2 |
| audible warning not working | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 93.8% | a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| 2000 | 90.4% | fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 1999 | 90.1% | a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, indicator switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all 996s tested had between 8,138 and 23,239 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 13,907 median miles, the 996 has 0.066 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 996 MOT pass rate?
The Ducati 996 has a 90.8% MOT pass rate based on 644 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ducati 996?
The most common MOT failure on the Ducati 996 is a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
What is the typical mileage of a Ducati 996 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ducati 996 is 13,907 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,138 and 23,239 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.