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Ducati M796 (2011)

147 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.9% first-time pass rate

2011 Ducati M796

CarHunch analysed 147 real MOT records for the 2011 Ducati M796. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2011 Ducati M796 passes its MOT at 81.8%, marginally above the UK average of 80%, suggesting solid baseline reliability. However, 13.6% of these bikes have encountered dangerous defects at some point, which is a meaningful concern for prospective buyers weighing safety-critical systems.

These M796s average 8,849 miles for their age, indicating moderate use and decent preservation. The 0.77 failures per vehicle is reasonable, but the 3.4 advisories per bike suggests routine wear items—chain, brakes, tyres—will need attention; budget for preventative maintenance and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brake condition and suspension health.

Average reliability In line with UK average
81.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
7,171
typical mileage
4,838–10,851 middle half
13.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.77
avg MOT failures per car
over 7.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2011 Ducati M796

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 (99%) 145 81.6% 0.78
Other (1%) 2 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Ducati M796 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.

4,838
low mileage
7,171
typical
10,851
high mileage

Half of all 2011 Ducati M796 vehicles fall between 4,838 and 10,851 miles.

2011 Ducati M796 — Still on the Road

66 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 60% of the peak remain.

100 66 2014 2025

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

7.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.77
Avg failures per vehicle
3.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Ducati M796

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 43.1%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 27.6%
    Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 25.5%
    Exhaust noisy
  • 24.5%
    Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
  • 23.8%
    Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 21.7%
    Drive chain slightly loose
  • 17.2%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 16.9%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Ducati M796:

2012