Ducati 750S
Real ownership data from 53 UK 750S motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 750S problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 17.3% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 12.4% |
| Tyres | fail | 8.6% |
| Other | user entered | 4.9% |
| Suspension | fail | 3.7% |
| Controls and cables | user entered | 3.7% |
| Chain and sprockets | user entered | 1.2% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 1.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
750S mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 13,630 mi | 1,907 | 66.67% |
| 2002 | 16 | 13,980 mi | 876 | 81.82% |
| 2001 | 15 | 10,310 mi | 613 | 90.7% |
750S questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Ducati 750S?
Across 53 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (17.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (12.4% of all recorded faults), tyres (8.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Ducati 750S?
The median Ducati 750S in the UK has covered 14,011 miles, and typically rides about 784 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 8,239 and 26,161 miles.
Is the Ducati 750S reliable?
85.6% of Ducati 750S MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.59 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 53 Ducati 750S motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.