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2005 Ducati 900 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 900 models manufactured in 2005, based on 44 real MOT test results.

81.8%
Pass Rate
18.2%
Fail Rate
44
Total Tests
12,885
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2005 Ducati 900 MOT Analysis

The 2005 Ducati 900 has an MOT pass rate of 81.8% based on 44 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 12,885 miles on the odometer. With a 18.2% failure rate, the 2005 900 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2005 Ducati 900 is Motorcycle drive system, responsible for 2.3% of failures. Motorcycle drive system issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Motorcycle tyres and wheels is the second most common issue at 2.3%.

⚠ Based on limited data (44 tests)

Top failures specific to 2005 models only. The overall 900 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle drive system 2.3%
Motorcycle tyres and wheels 2.3%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Drive System2.3%1
2Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels2.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 12,885 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle drive system1.76% per 10K miMotorcycle tyres and wheels1.76% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle drive system1.762.3%1
Motorcycle tyres and wheels1.762.3%1

Mileage Statistics

12,885
Mean
9,782
Median
8,453
25th Percentile
16,397
75th Percentile
14.12% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2005 Ducati 900 has an MOT pass rate of 81.8% based on 44 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 12,885 miles on the odometer. With a 18.2% failure rate, the 2005 900 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2005 Ducati 900, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle drive system: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 12,885 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle drive system — 2.3% of failures

Motorcycle drive system issues account for 2.3% of MOT failures on 2005 Ducati 900 models. Motorcycle drive system issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle tyres and wheels — 2.3% of failures

Motorcycle tyres and wheels issues account for 2.3% of MOT failures on 2005 Ducati 900 models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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