Ducati 999R
Real ownership data from 255 UK 999R motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common 999R problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Other | major | 19.5% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 7.7% |
| Tyres | fail | 5.4% |
| Suspension | fail | 4.2% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 2.3% |
| Controls and cables | major | 1.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
999R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 11 | 5,341 mi | 172 | 79.25% |
| 2006 | 29 | 6,616 mi | 317 | 86.71% |
| 2005 | 46 | 6,296 mi | 229 | 85.95% |
| 2004 | 88 | 5,401 mi | 260 | 87.07% |
| 2003 | 78 | 6,172 mi | 269 | 88.78% |
999R questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Ducati 999R?
Across 255 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are other (19.5% of all recorded faults), brakes (8% of all recorded faults), exhaust and emissions (7.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Ducati 999R?
The median Ducati 999R in the UK has covered 5,851 miles, and typically rides about 266 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 2,754 and 9,164 miles.
Is the Ducati 999R reliable?
87.02% of Ducati 999R MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.16 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 255 Ducati 999R motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.