AI Damage2000 Ducati M750: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Ducati M750 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 33% of all complaints
- 3 Vehicle speed control 33% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
While coming to a stop, a loud bag was heard and shortly after a hydrogen sulfide smell was overwhelming, the rider was forced to turn off the engine and get off the bike. Once the bike was stopped the rider noticed battery acid all over the engine frame and on his legs.
When exposed to water, the throttle cable housing retain water because the throttle cables are routed in a u shape. If the motorcycle is then exposed to ambient temperatures or wind chills at or below freezing then the water trapped inside the throttle cables freezes, and renders the throttle completely inoperable.
Rear braking system malfunctioned, causing vibration, and resulting in extended stopping distance which may caus e a crash. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. Dealer has made 3 attempts to resolve problelm still exists.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ducati M750?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, service brakes, vehicle speed control. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: vibration (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Ducati M750?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2000 Ducati M750 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2000 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.