Ducati 899 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

3.0 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Ducati 899 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely30.3%

   10 occurrences

2. 2.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear21.2%

   7 occurrences

3. 3.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements18.2%

   6 occurrences

4. 4.Audible warning not working18.2%

   6 occurrences

5. 5.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements18.2%

   6 occurrences

6. 6.Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements9.1%

   3 occurrences

7. 7.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps9.1%

   3 occurrences

8. 8.Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps6.1%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.1%

   2 occurrences

10. 10.Brake fluid contaminated6.1%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.A stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released3.0%

    1 occurrences

12. 12.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm3.0%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Ducati 899 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.0%

   39 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted6.3%

   35 tests

3. 3.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.7%

   15 tests

4. 4.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.6%

   9 tests

5. 5.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.4%

   8 tests

6. 6.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.3%

   7 tests

7. 7.A transmission belt or chain excessively tight0.5%

   3 tests

8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.5%

   3 tests

What gets tested

The 899 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

12,167

Test classes

class 2: 556 · class 1: 1

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Ducati 899?

89.6% unadjusted, from 557 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Ducati 899 fail its MOT on?

"A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely" is recorded in 30.3% of failed Ducati 899 tests, followed by "Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" (21.2%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Ducati 899 usually have at its MOT?

12,167 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.