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R5 RUE

2009 Ducati 1198 S

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

10,032 mi
Last recorded10,032 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Ducati 1198 S8,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 RUE
MakeDucati
Model1198 S
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 10,032 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 10,006 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 9,922 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 9,874 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 9,874 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 9,831 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 9,585 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 9,294 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 8,894 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 7,903 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 7,503 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 7,494 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 5,559 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 5,549 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 3,855 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 3,188 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 1198 S?

Based on 1,576 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

91.3%
Pass Rate
433
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 4
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R5 RUE is a 2009 Ducati 1198 S 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 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 8,200 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 S fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R5 RUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R5 RUE registered?

R5 RUE is a 2009 Ducati 1198 S, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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