Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1998 Ducati M900 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
0
NHTSA complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE HANDLEBAR CAN CRACK AFFECTING THE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Consequence
IF THE HANDLEBAR BREAKS, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HANDLEBAR.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FRONT BRAKE LINE ROUTED BETWEEN THE STEERING HEAD AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SUPPORT PLATE IS TOUCHING THE EDGE OF THE SUPPORT PLATE.
Consequence
THIS COULD DAMAGE OR WEAKEN THE LINE AND AFFECT THE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION, OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY, THE FRONT BRAKE LINE.
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1998 Ducati M900. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.