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Ducati Monster Plus Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ducati Monster Plus reliable? We analysed 680 real MOT tests across 378 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 680 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.9%
Typical Mileage
4,650mi
Annual Mileage
1,053mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Ducati Monster Plus Number Plates

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

Ducati Monster Plus MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

91.9%
2022
91.7%
2021

Ducati Monster Plus Common Faults & Problems

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

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar 2
Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar 1

Ducati Monster Plus Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
430 mi/yr
Typical
1,053 mi/yr
Average
1,545 mi/yr
Heavy usage
2,046 mi/yr

Ducati Monster Plus MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 270 91.9% 2,506 4,336 6,977
2021 373 91.7% 2,593 4,917 7,300

How Long Does a Ducati Monster Plus Last?

Based on 378 Ducati Monster Plus vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.2 years
Median
3.0 years

Ducati Monster Plus Mileage Distribution

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

Median
4,650 mi
75th Percentile
7,261 mi
95th Percentile
12,855 mi
Max Recorded
22,365 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ducati Monster Plus

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

Best year
2022

91.9% MOT pass rate from 270 tests

Year to avoid
2021

91.7% MOT pass rate from 373 tests

The best year to buy a used Ducati Monster Plus is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.9% across 270 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Ducati Monster Plus Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ducati Monster Plus THIS CAR 91.9% 680 4,650 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
Peugeot 306 L D 69.8% 384 139,078 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ducati Monster Plus?

The Ducati Monster Plus has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.9% across 680 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 handlebar grip insecure to handlebar. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ducati Monster Plus 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 Monster Plus owner drives around 1,053 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 Monster Plus — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ducati Monster Plus reliable?
Based on 680 MOT tests, the Ducati Monster Plus has a 91.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ducati Monster Plus?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ducati Monster Plus do per year?
The typical Ducati Monster Plus does around 1,053 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ducati Monster Plus last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ducati Monster Plus?
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 Monster Plus?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ducati Monster Plus is 2022 with a 91.9% pass rate across 270 tests.