Ducati 888
Real ownership data from 318 UK 888 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 888 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Other | dangerous | 28.3% |
| Suspension | major | 9% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 8.5% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 8.5% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 6.6% |
| Electrical | major | 5.7% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 5.2% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 3.8% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
888 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 10 | 12,138 mi | 101 | 91.76% |
| 1996 | 6 | 9,209 mi | 415 | 87.5% |
| 1995 | 8 | 12,862 mi | 250 | 80.43% |
| 1994 | 83 | 19,592 mi | 272 | 90% |
| 1993 | 124 | 18,156 mi | 185 | 89.2% |
| 1992 | 36 | 17,602 mi | 179 | 89.61% |
| 1991 | 6 | 9,856 mi | 470 | 93.1% |
| 1990 | 6 | 21,446 mi | 145 | 93.02% |
888 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Ducati 888?
Across 318 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (28.3% of all recorded faults), suspension (9% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (8.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Ducati 888?
The median Ducati 888 in the UK has covered 17,872 miles, and typically rides about 232 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 10,879 and 25,785 miles.
Is the Ducati 888 reliable?
89.49% of Ducati 888 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.09 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 318 Ducati 888 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.