Ducati Superbike MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 1,322 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 15.1%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Ducati Superbike MOT Reliability Overview
The Ducati Superbike is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,322 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 4 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.9% and a failure rate of 15.1%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Ducati Superbike earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average Ducati Superbike presents for MOT with approximately 10,315 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2010 models achieve the highest pass rate at 94.4%, while 2007 models have the lowest at 82.1%. This 12.3 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Ducati Superbike is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, affecting 7.8% of all tests. 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. The second most common issue is Motorcycle fuel and exhaust at 4.7%. Motorcycle brakes rounds out the top three at 4.2%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
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Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling | 8.1% | 107 |
| 2 | Motorcycle Fuel And Exhaust | 5.0% | 66 |
| 3 | Motorcycle Brakes | 4.5% | 60 |
| 4 | Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors | 3.3% | 44 |
| 5 | Motorcycle Tyres And Wheels | 2.8% | 37 |
| 6 | Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin | 2.8% | 37 |
| 7 | Motorcycle Steering And Suspension | 2.2% | 29 |
| 8 | Motorcycle Tyres | 1.3% | 17 |
| 9 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 1.0% | 13 |
| 10 | Motorcycle Drive System | 0.8% | 10 |
| 11 | Motorcycle Structure And Attachments | 0.8% | 10 |
| 12 | Motorcycle Body And Structure | 0.4% | 5 |
| 13 | Motorcycle Suspension | 0.4% | 5 |
| 14 | Motorcycle Steering | 0.3% | 4 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 10,315 miFor 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.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 7.85 | 8.1% | 107 |
| Motorcycle fuel and exhaust | 4.84 | 5.0% | 66 |
| Motorcycle brakes | 4.40 | 4.5% | 60 |
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 3.23 | 3.3% | 44 |
| Motorcycle tyres and wheels | 2.71 | 2.8% | 37 |
| Motorcycle reg plates and vin | 2.71 | 2.8% | 37 |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 2.13 | 2.2% | 29 |
| Motorcycle tyres | 1.25 | 1.3% | 17 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.95 | 1.0% | 13 |
| Motorcycle drive system | 0.73 | 0.8% | 10 |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 0.73 | 0.8% | 10 |
| Motorcycle body and structure | 0.37 | 0.4% | 5 |
| Motorcycle suspension | 0.37 | 0.4% | 5 |
| Motorcycle steering | 0.29 | 0.3% | 4 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Ducati Superbike has 10,315 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Ducati Superbike has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 14.64% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Ducati Superbike MOT Data
The Ducati Superbike is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,322 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 4 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.9% and a failure rate of 15.1%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Ducati Superbike owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on motorcycle lighting and signalling and motorcycle fuel and exhaust for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Superbike is likely to perform.
Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 7.8% of failures
Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 7.8% of MOT failures on the Ducati Superbike. 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.
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust — 4.7% of failures
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust issues account for 4.7% of MOT failures on the Ducati Superbike. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust 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 brakes — 4.2% of failures
Motorcycle brakes issues account for 4.2% of MOT failures on the Ducati Superbike. 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Ducati Superbike?
Based on 1,322 MOT tests in our database, the Ducati Superbike has an overall pass rate of 84.9% (15.1% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ducati Superbike?
The top 3 reasons a Ducati Superbike fails its MOT are: 1. Motorcycle lighting and signalling (7.8%), 2. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust (4.7%), 3. Motorcycle brakes (4.2%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Ducati Superbike reliable?
With a 15.1% MOT failure rate, the Superbike is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Ducati Superbike?
Based on failure data, focus on: Motorcycle lighting and signalling (7.8%); Motorcycle fuel and exhaust (4.7%); Motorcycle brakes (4.2%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.