Ducati X Diavel (2016)
2016 Ducati X Diavel
CarHunch analysed 359 real MOT records for the 2016 Ducati X Diavel. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Ducati X Diavel is reliably built, with an 87.8% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%, and only 13.9% of vehicles have ever suffered a dangerous defect—well below the threshold for concern. These are motorcycles that owners clearly maintain properly, as evidenced by the low average of 0.57 failures per vehicle at test.
The median mileage of just 6,320 miles suggests these are cherished machines rather than daily commuters, which partly explains the strong pass rates. With an average of 2.0 advisories per vehicle, minor wear items do crop up, so budget for consumables like brake pads and chain maintenance—but overall, this is a solid, well-engineered bike that responds well to sensible ownership.
What to check before buying a 2016 Ducati X Diavel
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%) | 356 | 87.7% | 0.57 |
| Other (1%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Ducati X Diavel 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 2016 Ducati X Diavel vehicles fall between 3,656 and 9,507 miles.
2016 Ducati X Diavel — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 244 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 87% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
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