Ducati 749
Real ownership data from 1,011 UK 749 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 749 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | dangerous | 13.2% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 11.2% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 9.1% |
| Fluid leaks | user entered | 6.4% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 5.4% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 4.4% |
| Frame and structure | fail | 4.1% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is controls and cables.
749 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 19 | 10,097 mi | 530 | 81.76% |
| 2007 | 69 | 10,689 mi | 592 | 86.89% |
| 2006 | 156 | 11,386 mi | 637 | 85.2% |
| 2005 | 228 | 12,522 mi | 638 | 86.82% |
| 2004 | 338 | 11,606 mi | 569 | 84.89% |
| 2003 | 178 | 11,813 mi | 632 | 82.38% |
| 2002 | 8 | 14,233 mi | 841 | 84.54% |
749 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Ducati 749?
Across 1,011 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (13.2% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (11.2% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (9.1% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Ducati 749?
The median Ducati 749 in the UK has covered 11,786 miles, and typically rides about 608 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,591 and 17,282 miles.
Is the Ducati 749 reliable?
85% of Ducati 749 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.03 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,011 Ducati 749 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.