Ducati F848
Real ownership data from 317 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 16.2% |
| Other | major | 4% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 2.8% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 1.5% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 0.9% |
| Electrical | major | 0.8% |
| Suspension | major | 0.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
F848 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 | 5,734 mi | 626 | 96.67% |
| 2015 | 27 | 9,886 mi | 804 | 84.46% |
| 2014 | 52 | 11,283 mi | 762 | 87.16% |
| 2013 | 86 | 8,905 mi | 642 | 88.59% |
| 2012 | 142 | 12,384 mi | 882 | 85.99% |
F848 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Ducati F848?
Across 317 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (16.2% of all recorded faults), other (4% of all recorded faults), brakes (2.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Ducati F848?
The median Ducati F848 in the UK has covered 10,919 miles, and typically rides about 804 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,309 and 14,973 miles.
Is the Ducati F848 reliable?
87.05% of Ducati F848 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.57 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 317 Ducati F848 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.