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Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer reliable? We analysed 1,221 real MOT tests across 282 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,221 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.5%
Typical Mileage
3,672mi
Annual Mileage
407mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer Number Plates

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

Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

91.3%
2020
94.7%
2019
92%
2018
93.8%
2017

Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
152 mi/yr
Typical
407 mi/yr
Average
746 mi/yr
Heavy usage
877 mi/yr

Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 80 91.3% 2,637 4,126 7,184
2019 227 94.7% 1,860 3,106 5,636
2018 250 92.0% 1,906 3,988 6,678
2017 612 93.8% 2,316 3,732 5,789

How Long Does a Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer Last?

Based on 282 Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer vehicles on UK roads.

Average
6.0 years
Median
6.0 years

Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer Mileage Distribution

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

Median
3,672 mi
75th Percentile
6,005 mi
95th Percentile
12,729 mi
Max Recorded
46,992 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer

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

Best year
2019

94.7% MOT pass rate from 227 tests

Year to avoid
2020

91.3% MOT pass rate from 80 tests

The best year to buy a used Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.7% across 227 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer THIS CAR 93.5% 1,221 3,672 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 207 S HDI 82.7% 1,251 102,839 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer?

The Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.5% across 1,221 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer owner drives around 407 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 Scrambler Cafe Racer — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer reliable?
Based on 1,221 MOT tests, the Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer has a 93.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer do per year?
The typical Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer does around 407 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer?
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 Scrambler Cafe Racer?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer is 2019 with a 94.7% pass rate across 227 tests.