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Ducati Diavel 1260 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ducati Diavel 1260 reliable? We analysed 328 real MOT tests across 108 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 328 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.9%
Typical Mileage
5,578mi
Annual Mileage
901mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ducati Diavel 1260 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ducati Diavel 1260.

Ducati Diavel 1260 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ducati Diavel 1260. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ducati Diavel 1260 MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Ducati Diavel 1260 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

92.3%
2020
95.3%
2019

Ducati Diavel 1260 Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Ducati Diavel 1260 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel 1
Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar both 1

Ducati Diavel 1260 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ducati Diavel 1260 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
368 mi/yr
Typical
901 mi/yr
Average
1,290 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,911 mi/yr

Ducati Diavel 1260 MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ducati Diavel 1260 year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 78 92.3% 2,698 4,937 6,934
2019 190 95.3% 3,379 5,778 8,670

How Long Does a Ducati Diavel 1260 Last?

Based on 108 Ducati Diavel 1260 vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.6 years
Median
5.0 years

Ducati Diavel 1260 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ducati Diavel 1260 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
5,578 mi
75th Percentile
8,098 mi
95th Percentile
14,347 mi
Max Recorded
24,822 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ducati Diavel 1260

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2019

95.3% MOT pass rate from 190 tests

Year to avoid
2020

92.3% MOT pass rate from 78 tests

The best year to buy a used Ducati Diavel 1260 is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.3% across 190 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Ducati Diavel 1260 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ducati Diavel 1260 THIS CAR 93.9% 328 5,578 mi — 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
Jeep Renegade Longitude M-jet 90.2% 614 56,470 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ducati Multistrada (90.7% pass rate) and the Ducati 748 (86.8% pass rate), the Ducati Diavel 1260 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ducati Diavel 1260?

The Ducati Diavel 1260 has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.9% across 328 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake has no recorded effort at a wheel. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ducati Diavel 1260 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 Diavel 1260 owner drives around 901 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.

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.

Ducati Diavel 1260 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ducati Diavel 1260 reliable?
Based on 328 MOT tests, the Ducati Diavel 1260 has a 93.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ducati Diavel 1260?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ducati Diavel 1260 do per year?
The typical Ducati Diavel 1260 does around 901 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ducati Diavel 1260 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ducati Diavel 1260?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Ducati Diavel 1260?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ducati Diavel 1260 is 2019 with a 95.3% pass rate across 190 tests.