Ducati Supersport S
MotorcycleFrom 747 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 excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, brake control has insufficient reserve travel and brake efficiency below minimum requirement. The top issue, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, caused 8 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.
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 8 |
| brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 7 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 2 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 2 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 2 |
| on a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is inadequate braking effort at a wheel | 2 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 89.4% | a lamp missing or inoperative, brake control has insufficient reserve travel |
| 2018 | 92.2% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2017 | 93% | brake control has insufficient reserve travel, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution |
Typical mileage
Half of all Supersport Ss tested had between 4,843 and 12,066 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 7,467 median miles, the Supersport S has 0.102 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 Supersport S MOT pass rate?
The Ducati Supersport S has a 92.4% MOT pass rate based on 747 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ducati Supersport S?
The most common MOT failure on the Ducati Supersport S is excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include brake control has insufficient reserve travel.
What is the typical mileage of a Ducati Supersport S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ducati Supersport S is 7,467 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 4,843 and 12,066 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.