Ducati 749 S
Real ownership data from 435 UK 749 S motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 749 S problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Other | major | 20.1% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 18.7% |
| Lights and indicators | fail | 6.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 5.3% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 4.5% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.9% |
| Brake discs and pads | major | 3.2% |
| Controls and cables | fail | 3.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is other.
749 S 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 12 | 6,381 mi | 416 | 89.41% |
| 2006 | 51 | 8,726 mi | 525 | 84.27% |
| 2005 | 94 | 10,834 mi | 626 | 85.22% |
| 2004 | 112 | 9,385 mi | 472 | 83.66% |
| 2003 | 146 | 10,661 mi | 583 | 81.55% |
| 2002 | 14 | 8,278 mi | 1,012 | 76.15% |
749 S questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Ducati 749 S?
Across 435 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (20.1% of all recorded faults), brakes (18.7% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (6.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Ducati 749 S?
The median Ducati 749 S in the UK has covered 10,059 miles, and typically rides about 540 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,690 and 15,369 miles.
Is the Ducati 749 S reliable?
83.22% of Ducati 749 S MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.15 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 435 Ducati 749 S motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.