Ducati M600 (2000)
2000 Ducati M600
CarHunch analysed 216 real MOT records for the 2000 Ducati M600. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Ducati M600 passes its first MOT slightly above the UK average at 83.1%, which is a solid result for a 24-year-old motorcycle. Dangerous defects have affected 13.4% of the cohort—not catastrophic, but worth a pre-purchase inspection to check brakes, lights, and frame integrity.
These bikes are running low mileage relative to their age, with a median of just 12,569 miles, suggesting many have been garage-kept or ridden sparingly. The 1.73 average failures per test and 4.4 advisories signal that when they do need work, it's typically wear-and-tear items like consumables rather than structural problems—budget for regular maintenance on a bike this old, but don't expect major surprises if the service history is complete.
What to check before buying a 2000 Ducati M600
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 2000 Ducati M600 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 2000 Ducati M600 vehicles fall between 7,826 and 18,604 miles.
2000 Ducati M600 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 42 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (47% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Ducati M600
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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37.8%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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37%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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23.3%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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22.2%
Exhaust noisy
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18.1%
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive
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17.8%
Drive chain slightly loose
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17%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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16.4%
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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