Ducati Supersport S Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ducati Supersport S reliable? We analysed 3,089 real MOT tests across 605 vehicles to find out.
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The Ducati Supersport S is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ducati Supersport S.
Ducati Supersport S Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ducati Supersport S. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ducati Supersport S MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Ducati Supersport S to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Ducati Supersport S Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ducati Supersport S models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ducati Supersport S Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ducati Supersport S owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ducati Supersport S MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Ducati Supersport S year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 132 | 91.7% | 2,224 | 4,558 | 7,798 |
| 2019 | 469 | 89.3% | 4,197 | 6,786 | 9,855 |
| 2018 | 763 | 90.8% | 4,616 | 7,060 | 10,808 |
| 2017 | 1,630 | 91.5% | 4,954 | 7,973 | 11,674 |
How Long Does a Ducati Supersport S Last?
Based on 605 Ducati Supersport S vehicles on UK roads.
Ducati Supersport S Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ducati Supersport 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 Supersport S
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.7% MOT pass rate from 132 tests
89.3% MOT pass rate from 469 tests
The best year to buy a used Ducati Supersport S is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.7% across 132 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Ducati Supersport S Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ducati Supersport S THIS CAR | 91.0% | 3,089 | 7,351 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 |
| Vauxhall Meriva Active | 77.3% | 1,860 | 73,368 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ducati Multistrada (90.7% pass rate) and the Ducati 748 (86.8% pass rate), the Ducati Supersport S outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ducati Supersport S has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.0% across 3,089 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 tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ducati Supersport 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 Supersport S owner drives around 1,001 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.