Ducati S2R
Real ownership data from 159 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 | fail | 18.2% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 7.5% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 6.4% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 5.9% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 5.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 4.6% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 4% |
| Controls and cables | prs | 3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brakes.
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 | 33 | 13,959 mi | 594 | 84.76% |
| 2006 | 41 | 10,997 mi | 1,066 | 83.09% |
| 2005 | 73 | 13,163 mi | 925 | 81.85% |
| 2004 | 5 | 6,077 mi | 576 | 92.59% |
S2R questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Ducati S2R?
Across 159 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (18.2% of all recorded faults), tyres (7.5% of all recorded faults), brakes (6.4% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Ducati S2R?
The median Ducati S2R in the UK has covered 12,206 miles, and typically rides about 764 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 6,999 and 20,480 miles.
Is the Ducati S2R reliable?
83.52% of Ducati S2R MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.23 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 159 Ducati S2R motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.