Ducati M1200 S
MotorcycleFrom 346 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution and reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 3 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 2 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 2 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 2 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 1 |
| a stop lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| on a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is no recorded brake effort at a wheel | 1 |
| abnormal lag in brake operation on a wheel | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 94.3% | a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all M1200 Ss tested had between 3,589 and 11,014 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 6,344 median miles, the M1200 S has 0.087 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 M1200 S MOT pass rate?
The Ducati M1200 S has a 94.5% MOT pass rate based on 346 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ducati M1200 S?
The most common MOT failure on the Ducati M1200 S is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.
What is the typical mileage of a Ducati M1200 S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ducati M1200 S is 6,344 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 3,589 and 11,014 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.