Ducati 749
Real ownership data from 1,012 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | prs | 14.9% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 9.9% |
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 8.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 6.4% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 5.4% |
| Suspension | major | 5.4% |
| Fluid leaks | user entered | 4.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 3.8% |
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 | 10,512 mi | 602 | 87% |
| 2006 | 156 | 11,386 mi | 637 | 85.2% |
| 2005 | 229 | 12,541 mi | 646 | 86.78% |
| 2004 | 338 | 11,606 mi | 570 | 84.86% |
| 2003 | 178 | 11,813 mi | 632 | 82.32% |
| 2002 | 8 | 14,233 mi | 841 | 84.54% |
749 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Ducati 749?
Across 1,012 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (14.9% of all recorded faults), brakes (9.9% of all recorded faults), controls and cables (8.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Ducati 749?
The median Ducati 749 in the UK has covered 11,813 miles, and typically rides about 612 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,582 and 17,296 miles.
Is the Ducati 749 reliable?
84.98% of Ducati 749 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.04 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,012 Ducati 749 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.