Ducati 999
MotorcycleFrom 240 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear and a lamp missing or inoperative. The top issue, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, caused 5 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 5 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 4 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 3 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 2 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 1 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 1 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 4.8% of 999 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £40.
Typical mileage
Half of all 999s tested had between 9,995 and 18,880 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 14,400 median miles, the 999 has 0.084 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 999 MOT pass rate?
The Ducati 999 has a 87.9% MOT pass rate based on 240 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ducati 999?
The most common MOT failure on the Ducati 999 is a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
What is the typical mileage of a Ducati 999 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ducati 999 is 14,400 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,995 and 18,880 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.