Ducati M1200 S Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ducati M1200 S reliable? We analysed 1,594 real MOT tests across 327 vehicles to find out.
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The Ducati M1200 S is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ducati M1200 S.
Ducati M1200 S Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ducati M1200 S. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ducati M1200 S MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ducati M1200 S to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ducati M1200 S Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ducati M1200 S models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ducati M1200 S Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ducati M1200 S owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ducati M1200 S MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ducati M1200 S year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 129 | 91.5% | 2,570 | 4,155 | 7,114 |
| 2019 | 260 | 90.4% | 3,052 | 4,462 | 7,076 |
| 2018 | 407 | 88.7% | 3,590 | 5,798 | 9,380 |
| 2017 | 692 | 91.8% | 4,704 | 7,308 | 11,769 |
How Long Does a Ducati M1200 S Last?
Based on 327 Ducati M1200 S vehicles on UK roads.
Ducati M1200 S Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ducati M1200 S 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 M1200 S
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.8% MOT pass rate from 692 tests
88.7% MOT pass rate from 407 tests
The best year to buy a used Ducati M1200 S is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.8% across 692 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ducati M1200 S Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ducati M1200 S THIS CAR | 90.6% | 1,594 | 6,050 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 |
| Mercedes-benz Glc 300 AMG Line De 4MATIC A | 90.6% | 1,196 | 40,662 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ducati Multistrada (90.7% pass rate) and the Ducati 748 (86.8% pass rate), the Ducati M1200 S sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Ducati M1200 S has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.6% across 1,594 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 M1200 S 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 M1200 S owner drives around 850 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.