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BX09 DKL

2009 Ducati 1198

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,287 mi
Last recorded32,287 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Ducati 11988,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX09 DKL
MakeDucati
Model1198
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 32,287 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 32,284 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 31,615 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 30,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Apr 2022 30,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 29,163 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 27,883 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 25,174 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 22,063 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 22,063 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 18,227 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 13,022 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 9,857 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2013 6,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Mar 2012 4,195 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Ducati 1198?

Based on 2,532 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
488
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
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BX09 DKL is a 2009 Ducati 1198 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Ducati 1198 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 8,678 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ducati 1198 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX09 DKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 1198 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Ducati 1198 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX09 DKL is a 2009 Ducati 1198, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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