Ducati Monster S2R Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ducati Monster S2R car check
Is the Ducati Monster S2R reliable? We analysed 2,379 real MOT tests across 206 vehicles to find out.
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The Ducati Monster S2R 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ducati Monster S2R.
Ducati Monster S2R Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ducati Monster S2R. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ducati Monster S2R MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ducati Monster S2R to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ducati Monster S2R Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ducati Monster S2R fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ducati Monster S2R Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ducati Monster S2R owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ducati Monster S2R MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ducati Monster S2R year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 71 | 78.9% | 6,964 | 10,896 | 17,643 |
| 2007 | 487 | 87.5% | 6,251 | 9,452 | 14,311 |
| 2006 | 669 | 87.9% | 5,753 | 10,915 | 15,707 |
| 2005 | 1,079 | 86.9% | 5,293 | 9,604 | 17,124 |
| 2004 | 62 | 83.9% | 7,870 | 12,227 | 16,718 |
How Long Does a Ducati Monster S2R Last?
Based on 206 Ducati Monster S2R vehicles on UK roads.
Ducati Monster S2R Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ducati Monster S2R 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 Monster S2R
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.9% MOT pass rate from 669 tests
78.9% MOT pass rate from 71 tests
The best year to buy a used Ducati Monster S2R is 2006, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.9% across 669 tests. The 2008 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.9% — 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 S2R Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ducati Monster S2R THIS CAR | 87.0% | 2,379 | 9,973 mi | 22 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 |
| Citroen C3 Desire HDI | 73.3% | 1,193 | 117,790 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ducati Multistrada (90.7% pass rate) and the Ducati 748 (86.8% pass rate), the Ducati Monster S2R sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Ducati Monster S2RShould you buy a used Ducati Monster S2R?
The Ducati Monster S2R has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.0% across 2,379 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 Monster S2R are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (27 recorded failures), reflector on motorcycle missing (16), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (10). 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.
A typical Ducati Monster S2R owner drives around 594 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 Monster S2R models stay on UK roads for around 22 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.