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Ducati 899 (2013)

131 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.6% first-time pass rate

2013 Ducati 899

CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2013 Ducati 899. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2013 Ducati 899 is a genuinely reliable bike—a 90.5% first-time pass rate sits well ahead of the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare at just 7.6% of the fleet. This is a sports bike that owners are clearly maintaining well.

With a median mileage of only 8,462 miles for a 2013 model, these are lightly used machines, which explains both the strong pass rate and the modest 0.78 failures per vehicle. When you do buy one, check the service history closely since low mileage can mask neglect; focus especially on brake fluid condition and chain tension, as these show up in the 2.6 average advisories.

Generally reliable 10.6% above UK average
90.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
8,462
typical mileage
5,697–11,572 middle half
7.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.78
avg MOT failures per car
over 7.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2013 Ducati 899

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Ducati 899 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

5,697
low mileage
8,462
typical
11,572
high mileage

Half of all 2013 Ducati 899 vehicles fall between 5,697 and 11,572 miles.

2013 Ducati 899 — Still on the Road

71 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 69% of the peak remain.

33 71 2016 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.

MOT History Averages

7.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.78
Avg failures per vehicle
2.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Ducati 899

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 34.1%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 29%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 28.1%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 18.6%
    Rear reflector missing
  • 14.9%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 13.7%
    Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 10%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 6.6%
    Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Ducati 899:

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