Ducati 848 Evo Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ducati 848 Evo car check
Is the Ducati 848 Evo reliable? We analysed 3,187 real MOT tests across 366 vehicles to find out.
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The Ducati 848 Evo is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, reflector on motorcycle missing and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ducati 848 Evo.
Ducati 848 Evo Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ducati 848 Evo. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ducati 848 Evo MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ducati 848 Evo to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ducati 848 Evo Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ducati 848 Evo fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ducati 848 Evo Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ducati 848 Evo models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ducati 848 Evo Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ducati 848 Evo owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ducati 848 Evo MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ducati 848 Evo year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 260 | 84.6% | 4,791 | 8,170 | 12,219 |
| 2012 | 655 | 86.0% | 4,700 | 7,756 | 12,740 |
| 2011 | 1,776 | 87.8% | 4,751 | 8,300 | 12,437 |
| 2010 | 445 | 88.8% | 5,812 | 8,914 | 12,868 |
How Long Does a Ducati 848 Evo Last?
Based on 366 Ducati 848 Evo vehicles on UK roads.
Ducati 848 Evo Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ducati 848 Evo MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Ducati 848 Evo
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.8% MOT pass rate from 445 tests
84.6% MOT pass rate from 260 tests
The best year to buy a used Ducati 848 Evo is 2010, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.8% across 445 tests. The 2013 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ducati 848 Evo Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ducati 848 Evo THIS CAR | 87.4% | 3,187 | 8,302 mi | 16 yrs |
| Ducati Multistrada | 90.7% | 30,770 | 13,843 mi | 23 yrs |
| Ducati 748 | 86.8% | 29,046 | 14,130 mi | 31 yrs |
| Ducati 996 | 89% | 17,371 | 12,635 mi | 29 yrs |
| Pontiac Trans Am | 83.1% | 1,959 | 68,268 mi | 48 yrs |
Compared to the Ducati Multistrada (90.7% pass rate) and the Ducati 748 (86.8% pass rate), the Ducati 848 Evo sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Ducati 848 Evo has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.4% across 3,187 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Ducati 848 Evo are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (23 recorded failures), reflector on motorcycle missing (18), and stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (7). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ducati 848 Evo with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Ducati 848 Evo owner drives around 542 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Ducati 848 Evo models stay on UK roads for around 16 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.