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R111 VRB

2009 Ducati 1098 S

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,773 mi
Last recorded13,773 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Ducati 1098 S8,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 VRB
MakeDucati
Model1098 S
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 13,773 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 13,377 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 12,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2016 10,783 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 10,762 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 10,278 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 9,673 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 7,925 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 5,630 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 1098 S?

Based on 3,844 MOT tests across 407 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
483
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 16
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 12
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R111 VRB is a 2009 Ducati 1098 S in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2009 Ducati 1098 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 8,961 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 1098 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R111 VRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 1098 S typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Ducati 1098 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R111 VRB registered?

R111 VRB is a 2009 Ducati 1098 S, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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The MOT history for R111 VRB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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