Ducati M1200 S (2017)
2017 Ducati M1200 S
CarHunch analysed 119 real MOT records for the 2017 Ducati M1200 S. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Ducati M1200 S is a reliable performer, with an 89% first-time MOT pass rate that sits 9 points above the UK average—and only 8.4% of these bikes have ever picked up a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. Build quality and engineering are clearly solid across the board.
These are relatively low-mileage machines at 7,279 miles median (suggesting many are weekend or collector bikes), and the 0.47 average failures per test indicates owners who maintain them properly keep problems rare. The 2.4 advisories per vehicle are nothing to worry about; if you're considering one, just have any advisor items—typically minor wear items—checked by a Ducati specialist before purchase.
What to check before buying a 2017 Ducati M1200 S
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 (97%) | 116 | 88.7% | 0.48 |
| Other (3%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Ducati M1200 S 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 2017 Ducati M1200 S vehicles fall between 4,645 and 11,181 miles.
2017 Ducati M1200 S — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 92 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 88% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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