Ducati Scrambler Desert SLED MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

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

1. 1.A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED21.2%

   7 occurrences

2. 2.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements21.2%

   7 occurrences

3. 3.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning15.2%

   5 occurrences

4. 4.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear15.2%

   5 occurrences

5. 5.Brake efficiency below minimum requirement12.1%

   4 occurrences

6. 6.A footrest missing or insecure12.1%

   4 occurrences

7. 7.Brake control has insufficient reserve travel9.1%

   3 occurrences

8. 8.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn9.1%

   3 occurrences

9. 9.A shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely9.1%

   3 occurrences

10. 10.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution6.1%

    2 occurrences

11. 11.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn6.1%

    2 occurrences

12. 12.Headlamp not securely attached6.1%

    2 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Ducati Scrambler Desert SLED tests carrying each advisory.

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

   24 tests

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

   14 tests

3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements1.7%

   10 tests

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

   10 tests

5. 5.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution1.5%

   9 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.2%

   7 tests

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

   5 tests

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

   4 tests

What gets tested

The Scrambler Desert SLED fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

6,248

Test classes

class 2: 588 · class 1: 1

Compare within the range

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Ducati Scrambler Desert SLED?

89.0% unadjusted, from 589 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Ducati Scrambler Desert SLED fail its MOT on?

"A headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED" is recorded in 21.2% of failed Ducati Scrambler Desert SLED tests, followed by "Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" (21.2%). One failed test often lists several items.

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

6,248 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.