Ducati Diavel MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

5.6 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 Diavel tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements20.0%

   17 occurrences

2. 2.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear11.8%

   10 occurrences

3. 3.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements11.8%

   10 occurrences

4. 4.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely11.8%

   10 occurrences

5. 5.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement9.4%

   8 occurrences

6. 6.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution9.4%

   8 occurrences

7. 7.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED7.1%

   6 occurrences

8. 8.Audible warning not working7.1%

   6 occurrences

9. 9.Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar4.7%

   4 occurrences

10. 10.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted4.7%

    4 occurrences

11. 11.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.7%

    4 occurrences

12. 12.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released3.5%

    3 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Ducati Diavel tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted10.5%

   168 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.3%

   117 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution4.6%

   73 tests

4. 4.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm2.3%

   37 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely2.2%

   35 tests

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.5%

   24 tests

7. 7.Steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play0.8%

   13 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn0.6%

   10 tests

How wear changes the picture

Diavel pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The Diavel fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

11,586

Test classes

class 2: 1,600 · class 1: 4

Compare within the range

Other Ducati motorcycles

• Ducati Multistrada90.7%
• Ducati Scrambler91.4% raw
• Ducati M87.0% raw
• Ducati Monster88.9% raw
• Ducati Multistrada V4S94.3% raw
• Ducati X Diavel90.6% raw
• All Ducati motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Ducati Diavel?

92.1% unadjusted, from 1,604 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Ducati Diavel fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 20.0% of failed Ducati Diavel tests, followed by "Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" (11.8%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

11,586 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.