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1989 Ducati Indiana MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Indiana models manufactured in 1989, based on 39 real MOT test results.

94.9%
Pass Rate
5.1%
Fail Rate
39
Total Tests
18,547
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1989 Ducati Indiana MOT Analysis

The 1989 Ducati Indiana has an MOT pass rate of 94.9% based on 39 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 18,547 miles on the odometer. With a 5.1% failure rate, the 1989 Indiana is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1989 Ducati Indiana is Motorcycle brakes, responsible for 7.7% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Motorcycle lighting and signalling is the second most common issue at 5.1%.

⚠ Based on limited data (39 tests)

Top failures specific to 1989 models only. The overall Indiana page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle brakes 7.7%
Motorcycle lighting and signalling 5.1%

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 Brakes7.7%3
2Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling5.1%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 18,547 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 brakes4.15% per 10K miMotorcycle lighting and signalling2.76% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle brakes4.157.7%3
Motorcycle lighting and signalling2.765.1%2

Mileage Statistics

18,547
Mean
16,881
Median
12,642
25th Percentile
19,769
75th Percentile
2.75% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 1989 Ducati Indiana has an MOT pass rate of 94.9% based on 39 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 18,547 miles on the odometer. With a 5.1% failure rate, the 1989 Indiana is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1989 Ducati Indiana, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With relatively low average mileage of 18,547 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle brakes — 7.7% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 7.7% of MOT failures on 1989 Ducati Indiana models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 5.1% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 5.1% of MOT failures on 1989 Ducati Indiana models. Motorcycle lighting and signalling 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.

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

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