Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Ducati M620 I.e.?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Ducati M620 I.e.?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Ducati M620 I.e.?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2004 Ducati M620 I.e. reliable?

Based on MOT data from 171 vehicles, the 2004 Ducati M620 I.e. has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Ducati M620 I.e.?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ducati M620 I.e. (2004)

171 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.1% first-time pass rate

2004 Ducati M620 I.e.

CarHunch analysed 171 real MOT records for the 2004 Ducati M620 I.e.. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2004 Ducati M620 I.E. passes its MOT first time 86.1% of the time, which is a solid 6 percentage points above the UK average—a reliable bike by motorcycle standards. However, 16.4% of these machines have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth factoring into your pre-purchase inspection.

These bikes average just over 10,000 miles, so you're looking at reasonably low-mileage examples for their age, suggesting owners have treated them as weekend rather than commuter bikes. The 1.78 failures per test and 4.7 advisories per vehicle indicate fairly typical wear items (brakes, tyres, lighting) rather than systemic problems—have a trusted mechanic check the ignition system and exhaust before you buy, as these are common failure points on fuel-injected Ducatis of this era.

We have limited data for the 2004 Ducati M620 I.e. — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

86.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

16.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.78

Over 11.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–14k

For context

These stats describe 171 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 171 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Ducati M620 I.e. vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

8,551

typical

5,309

low mileage

14,178

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Ducati M620 I.e. vehicles fall between 5,309 and 14,178 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,309 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 5,309–14,178 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Ducati M620 I.e.s sit.

⚠ Over 19,140 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Ducati M620 I.e. — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 61% of 2004 Ducati M620 I.e.s are still active.

58 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 61% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

11.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.78

Avg failures per vehicle

4.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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