Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer (2017)
2017 Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer
CarHunch analysed 124 real MOT records for the 2017 Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Ducati Scrambler Café Racer is genuinely reliable, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.2%—well above the UK average of 80%—and only 8.1% of vehicles ever developing a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. Failures are rare at just 0.27 per vehicle on average, so you're not looking at a money pit.
The median mileage of 3,406 miles is notably low for a seven-year-old bike, suggesting most examples have been ridden sparingly or well-maintained. The 1.7 advisories per vehicle signal minor wear items rather than structural problems, so budget for routine consumables like chains and brake pads rather than major repairs—have a full service history check when buying to confirm the low mileage hasn't masked neglect.
What to check before buying a 2017 Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer
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 (98%) | 122 | 91% | 0.28 |
| Other (2%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer 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 Scrambler Cafe Racer vehicles fall between 2,333 and 5,675 miles.
2017 Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer — Still on the Road
78 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 74% of the peak remain.
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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