Ducati F848
Real ownership data from 320 UK F848 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common F848 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | dangerous | 11.6% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 9.4% |
| Other | major | 8.3% |
| Brakes | fail | 8.3% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 6.6% |
| Electrical | major | 6.1% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 4.4% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 3.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is lights and indicators.
F848 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 | 5,734 mi | 626 | 96.67% |
| 2015 | 27 | 9,886 mi | 804 | 84.56% |
| 2014 | 52 | 11,283 mi | 762 | 87.31% |
| 2013 | 89 | 8,982 mi | 648 | 88.39% |
| 2012 | 142 | 12,510 mi | 886 | 85.88% |
F848 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Ducati F848?
Across 320 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are tyres (11.6% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (9.4% of all recorded faults), other (8.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Ducati F848?
The median Ducati F848 in the UK has covered 10,920 miles, and typically rides about 798 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,363 and 15,242 miles.
Is the Ducati F848 reliable?
86.98% of Ducati F848 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.07 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 320 Ducati F848 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.