Ducati Superbike (1098–1299)
Real ownership data from 8,732 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls and cables | dangerous | 19.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 19.4% |
| Chain and sprockets | dangerous | 18.3% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 6.7% |
| Suspension | dangerous | 4.9% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 3.7% |
| Exhaust and emissions | user entered | 2.6% |
| Fork seals | major | 1.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is electrical.
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 | 90% |
| 2020 | 34 | 840 mi | 215 | 97.3% |
| 2019 | 106 | 5,664 mi | 739 | 93.37% |
| 2018 | 277 | 5,721 mi | 598 | 92.91% |
| 2017 | 464 | 6,992 mi | 712 | 93.29% |
| 2016 | 708 | 8,324 mi | 716 | 92.39% |
| 2015 | 850 | 9,052 mi | 688 | 90.53% |
| 2014 | 916 | 9,914 mi | 739 | 89.67% |
| 2013 | 710 | 8,802 mi | 685 | 88.92% |
| 2012 | 863 | 8,490 mi | 615 | 89.16% |
| 2011 | 501 | 9,605 mi | 601 | 87.55% |
| 2010 | 536 | 10,861 mi | 628 | 88.52% |
| 2009 | 810 | 10,756 mi | 608 | 88.53% |
| 2008 | 1,021 | 11,770 mi | 636 | 86.61% |
| 2007 | 909 | 11,498 mi | 575 | 87.4% |
| 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 8,732 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are controls and cables (19.8% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (19.4% of all recorded faults), chain and sprockets (18.3% 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 9,398 miles, and typically rides about 649 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 5,458 and 14,412 miles.
Is the Ducati Superbike (1098–1299) reliable?
89.01% of Ducati Superbike (1098–1299) MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.02 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 8,732 Ducati Superbike (1098–1299) motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.