Ducati ST3
Real ownership data from 274 UK ST3 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ST3 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 6.4% |
| Brakes | major | 4.9% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 3.5% |
| Suspension | fail | 3.3% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 2% |
| Other | fail | 1.9% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 1.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 1.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is brake discs and pads.
ST3 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 | 10 | 15,312 mi | 992 | 94.74% |
| 2007 | 51 | 21,480 mi | 1,174 | 87.94% |
| 2006 | 60 | 19,297 mi | 833 | 89.67% |
| 2005 | 63 | 21,103 mi | 994 | 86.28% |
| 2004 | 83 | 18,636 mi | 976 | 88.38% |
ST3 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Ducati ST3?
Across 274 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (6.4% of all recorded faults), brakes (4.9% of all recorded faults), tyres (3.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Ducati ST3?
The median Ducati ST3 in the UK has covered 19,891 miles, and typically rides about 970 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 13,180 and 28,920 miles.
Is the Ducati ST3 reliable?
88.27% of Ducati ST3 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.61 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 274 Ducati ST3 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.