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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ducati 851. Check any 851 by registration number below.

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95.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.0%

vs Ducati Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Ducati 851 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ducati 851 has an average MOT pass rate of 95.3%, which is 1.0 percentage points above the Ducati brand average of 94.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 851 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Ducati 851, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ducati 851 performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 64 vehicles

95.3%Excellent
Ducati average: 94.3%
Mileage at 5yr

22k mi

Other Ducati Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ducati models.

Ducati 600

90.3% pass rate

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75.0% pass rate

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90.0% pass rate

Ducati Multistrada 1260 S

98.0% pass rate

Ducati Streetfighter V4s

96.5% pass rate

Ducati M 1000 S

100.0% pass rate

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Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Ducati 851

Ducati 851 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ducati 851 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ducati 851?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ducati 851 is 95.3% compared to the Ducati average of 94.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ducati 851?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Ducati 851 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.3%, the Ducati 851 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Ducati 851?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Ducati 851?
Typical mileage for the Ducati 851: 22,013 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 851 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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