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OU59 DVC

2009 Ducati 1198

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

4,482 mi
Last recorded4,482 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Ducati 11988,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 DVC
MakeDucati
Model1198
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 4,482 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 4,092 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 3,595 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 3,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 3,389 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 3,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 2,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 2,559 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 2,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre shows early signs of 'squaring off'

Fail 18 May 2018 2,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear tyre shows early signs of 'squaring off'

Pass 1 Jun 2017 2,165 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 1,866 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 1,643 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 1,425 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 May 2014 1,425 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 1,183 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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OU59 DVC is a 2009 Ducati 1198 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OU59 DVC, 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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What year was OU59 DVC registered?

OU59 DVC is a 2009 Ducati 1198, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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