Ducati S2R
Real ownership data from 158 UK S2R motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common S2R problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 9.3% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 5.6% |
| Other | major | 3.3% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 2.8% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 1.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 1.7% |
| Steering and head bearings | prs | 1.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is tyres.
S2R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 5,285 mi | 1,047 | 92.31% |
| 2007 | 32 | 13,675 mi | 592 | 84.03% |
| 2006 | 41 | 10,997 mi | 1,066 | 83.05% |
| 2005 | 73 | 13,163 mi | 925 | 81.79% |
| 2004 | 5 | 6,077 mi | 576 | 92.59% |
S2R questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Ducati S2R?
Across 158 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (9.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (5.6% of all recorded faults), other (3.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Ducati S2R?
The median Ducati S2R in the UK has covered 11,853 miles, and typically rides about 796 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,942 and 20,526 miles.
Is the Ducati S2R reliable?
83.31% of Ducati S2R MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.71 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 158 Ducati S2R motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.