Ducati M

Motorcycle

Overall MOT pass rate

88.8%↑ +10.5% vs UK average

From 1,559 MOT tests. Above average for its class.

0.099 failures per 10,000 miles when adjusted for the 11,298-mile median distance driven.

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Common MOT failure categories

brake efficiency below minimum requirement1.7%

a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led0.9%

brake control has insufficient reserve travel0.8%

reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear0.6%

a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely0.6%

on a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is inadequate braking effort at a wheel0.4%

Full breakdown

Pass rate by registration year

87%

88.3%

89%

89.8%

What goes wrong?

The most common MOT failure reasons are brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and brake control has insufficient reserve travel. The top issue, brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 27 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.

brake efficiency below minimum requirement	27
a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led	14
brake control has insufficient reserve travel	13
reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear	10
a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely	9
on a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is inadequate braking effort at a wheel	7
a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning	7
number plate does not conform to the specified requirements	7
tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements	7
brake performance unable to be tested	6

By registration year

Year	Pass rate	Tests	Avg miles	Top failures
2017	89.8%	128	8,810	brake efficiency below minimum requirement, restriction in free movement of the braking system
2016	89%	435	10,833	brake control has insufficient reserve travel, brake efficiency below minimum requirement
2015	88.3%	342	12,543	brake efficiency below minimum requirement, brake performance unable to be tested
2014	87%	453	11,930	brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led

Typical mileage

Half of all Ms tested had between 8,273 and 15,965 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.

8,273

15,965

median: 11,298 miles

At 11,298 median miles, the M has 0.099 failures per 10,000 miles driven.

Other Ducati models

Ducati Multistrada	92.2%	3,569 tests
Ducati Diavel	91.3%	1,625 tests
Ducati Scrambler	91.2%	1,585 tests

Common questions

What is the Ducati M MOT pass rate?

The Ducati M has a 88.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,559 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.

What are common MOT failures on a Ducati M?

The most common MOT failure on the Ducati M is brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 27 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.

What is the typical mileage of a Ducati M at MOT?

The median mileage at MOT for a Ducati M is 11,298 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,273 and 15,965 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.