Ducati Scrambler MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

4.9 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 Scrambler 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 requirements14.4%

   14 occurrences

2. 2.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED12.4%

   12 occurrences

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

   11 occurrences

4. 4.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear9.3%

   9 occurrences

5. 5.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement8.2%

   8 occurrences

6. 6.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution8.2%

   8 occurrences

7. 7.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely7.2%

   7 occurrences

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn6.2%

   6 occurrences

9. 9.A transmission belt or chain excessively tight4.1%

   4 occurrences

10. 10.A stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released4.1%

    4 occurrences

11. 11.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm4.1%

    4 occurrences

12. 12.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted4.1%

    4 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Ducati Scrambler tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.3%

   162 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted5.6%

   110 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution3.2%

   62 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn2.0%

   40 tests

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

   29 tests

6. 6.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely1.2%

   23 tests

7. 7.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.1%

   21 tests

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

   17 tests

How wear changes the picture

Scrambler pass rate by age and registration year

What gets tested

The Scrambler fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

7,528

Test classes

class 2: 1,953 · class 1: 3

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Ducati Scrambler?

91.4% unadjusted, from 1,956 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Ducati Scrambler fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 14.4% of failed Ducati Scrambler tests, followed by "A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED" (12.4%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

7,528 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.