Ducati Hypermotard (2014)
2014 Ducati Hypermotard
CarHunch analysed 102 real MOT records for the 2014 Ducati Hypermotard. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Ducati Hypermotard passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 82.2%, which is a solid showing for a sport bike now a decade old. However, nearly 15% of tested examples have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, so a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a Ducati specialist is genuinely worth the cost.
These machines are running modest mileage for their age—a median of just 6,494 miles suggests many have been garage queens or weekend toys—yet they still average over a failure per vehicle and 2.2 advisories, pointing to aging seals, worn electrics, and suspension components as typical concerns. Before buying, insist on full service history and a current MOT printout showing the specific advisories, because a well-maintained Hypermotard can be bulletproof, but a neglected one becomes expensive fast.
What to check before buying a 2014 Ducati Hypermotard
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 100 | 82% | 1.02 |
| Other (2%) | 2 | 91.7% | 0.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Ducati Hypermotard 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.
Half of all 2014 Ducati Hypermotard vehicles fall between 4,577 and 10,284 miles.
2014 Ducati Hypermotard — Still on the Road
61 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 77% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Ducati Hypermotard
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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57.9%
Exhaust noisy
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26%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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23.4%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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22.1%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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21.3%
Rear reflector missing
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17.9%
Drive chain slightly loose
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11.5%
Exhaust noisy
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11.1%
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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