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8973 KO

2012 Ducati 1199 S Panigale Abs

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

3,497 mi
Last recorded3,497 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ducati 1199 S Panigale Abs6,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8973 KO
MakeDucati
Model1199 S Panigale Abs
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 3,497 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 9,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 2,768 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 9,764 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 2,078 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 9,702 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 9,702 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black background (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 1,756 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 9,590 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 1,738 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 8,663 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 7,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 258 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 518 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 259 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 3,661 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 7,134 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 1,816 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 6,948 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 6,372 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 5,745 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 4,773 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 3,262 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 584 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 539 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 539 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 34,203 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 1199 S Panigale Abs?

Based on 2,001 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
593
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width 5
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 4
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 4
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8973 KO is a 2012 Ducati 1199 S Panigale Abs in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

Across all 2012 Ducati 1199 S Panigale Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 6,988 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ducati 1199 S Panigale Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8973 KO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 1199 S Panigale Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Ducati 1199 S Panigale Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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8973 KO is a 2012 Ducati 1199 S Panigale Abs, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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