MOT failure rate and common problems for the Ducati 500, and how to check your own car by registration.

Updated 05 September 2026.

8.9%fail rate

Ducati 500 MOT failure rate

What a Ducati 500 fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.

What it fails on, and why

Tyres40.0% of failures

Tyres fail for tread below the 1.6mm legal limit across the central three-quarters, uneven or exposed-cord wear, or sidewall damage. The tester inspects all four; a single illegal tyre is a fail.

Steering20.0% of failures

Steering faults are typically worn track-rod ends or ball joints, play in the rack, or a split gaiter letting grease out and dirt in. Excessive free play at the wheel fails.

The parts that fix each

If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.

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Other models

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Questions and answers

What is the MOT failure rate of the Ducati 500?

It fails 8.9% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 56 tests.

What do these cars fail their MOT on most?

The most common failure area is tyres, at 40.0% of this model's failures.