Ducati M696 + (2012)
2012 Ducati M696 +
CarHunch analysed 117 real MOT records for the 2012 Ducati M696 +. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Ducati M696 + matches the UK average almost exactly with an 80.8% first-time pass rate, and only 16.2% of bikes have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure for a used motorcycle. Reliability is solid and consistent across the petrol models tested (80.3% pass rate on 114 examples).
These bikes typically show low mileage for their age at around 8,041 miles median, suggesting careful ownership and less wear than average. The 0.97 average failures per vehicle is reasonable, though the 3.0 advisories per bike indicate routine maintenance items; a pre-purchase inspection should focus on brake condition and fluid levels, which account for most advisory findings on this model.
What to check before buying a 2012 Ducati M696 +
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%) | 114 | 80.4% | 0.99 |
| Other (3%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Ducati M696 + 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 2012 Ducati M696 + vehicles fall between 4,517 and 12,026 miles.
2012 Ducati M696 + — Still on the Road
52 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 59% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
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