Ducati Superbike (1098–1299)
Real ownership data from 8,712 UK Superbike (1098–1299) motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common Superbike (1098–1299) problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 6.6% |
| Other | major | 5% |
| Tyres | fail | 2% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 1.5% |
| Suspension | major | 1.3% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 1.3% |
| Electrical | major | 1% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 0.7% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
Superbike (1098–1299) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 | 1,819 mi | 206 | 88.89% |
| 2020 | 34 | 840 mi | 228 | 100% |
| 2019 | 105 | 5,703 mi | 731 | 93.2% |
| 2018 | 275 | 5,487 mi | 598 | 92.88% |
| 2017 | 464 | 6,971 mi | 709 | 93.34% |
| 2016 | 706 | 8,298 mi | 716 | 92.34% |
| 2015 | 849 | 9,050 mi | 688 | 90.5% |
| 2014 | 912 | 9,886 mi | 731 | 89.61% |
| 2013 | 709 | 8,764 mi | 685 | 88.93% |
| 2012 | 859 | 8,413 mi | 614 | 89.15% |
| 2011 | 500 | 9,637 mi | 603 | 87.55% |
| 2010 | 536 | 10,861 mi | 629 | 88.55% |
| 2009 | 809 | 10,724 mi | 606 | 88.51% |
| 2008 | 1,020 | 11,743 mi | 636 | 86.58% |
| 2007 | 907 | 11,498 mi | 579 | 87.34% |
| 2006 | 7 | 10,816 mi | 628 | 85.11% |
Superbike (1098–1299) questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Ducati Superbike (1098–1299)?
Across 8,712 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (6.6% of all recorded faults), other (5% of all recorded faults), tyres (2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Ducati Superbike (1098–1299)?
The median Ducati Superbike (1098–1299) in the UK has covered 9,383 miles, and typically rides about 650 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,434 and 14,382 miles.
Is the Ducati Superbike (1098–1299) reliable?
88.99% of Ducati Superbike (1098–1299) MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.51 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 8,712 Ducati Superbike (1098–1299) motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.