Ducati Monster MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

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

1. 1.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution14.0%

   8 occurrences

2. 2.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear8.8%

   5 occurrences

3. 3.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED8.8%

   5 occurrences

4. 4.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning8.8%

   5 occurrences

5. 5.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement8.8%

   5 occurrences

6. 6.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements7.0%

   4 occurrences

7. 7.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely5.3%

   3 occurrences

8. 8.A wheel bearing excessively rough5.3%

   3 occurrences

9. 9.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.3%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel5.3%

    3 occurrences

11. 11.Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar5.3%

    3 occurrences

12. 12.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn3.5%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Ducati Monster tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted6.6%

   67 tests

2. 2.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution5.4%

   55 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.3%

   44 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.5%

   25 tests

5. 5.A shock absorber bush excessively worn2.2%

   22 tests

6. 6.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely1.5%

   15 tests

7. 7.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.5%

   15 tests

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn0.9%

   9 tests

How wear changes the picture

Monster pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The Monster fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

10,657

Test classes

class 2: 1,012 · class 1: 3

Compare within the range

Other Ducati motorcycles

• Ducati Multistrada90.7%
• Ducati Scrambler91.4% raw
• Ducati Diavel92.1% raw
• Ducati M87.0% 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 Monster?

88.9% unadjusted, from 1,015 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Ducati Monster fail its MOT on?

"Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution" is recorded in 14.0% of failed Ducati Monster tests, followed by "Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear" (8.8%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

10,657 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.