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RC03 DUC

2009 Ducati 1198

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,683 mi
Last recorded15,683 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Ducati 11988,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC03 DUC
MakeDucati
Model1198
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 15,683 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 14,170 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 12,380 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 12,377 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 12,251 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 11,922 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 11,275 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 11,275 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 11,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 May 2019 11,194 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 10,455 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 9,562 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 9,562 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 9,322 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 9,322 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 6,642 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 5,513 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 5,513 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 4,521 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 22 May 2013 4,521 miles

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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RC03 DUC is a 2009 Ducati 1198 in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RC03 DUC, 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 RC03 DUC registered?

RC03 DUC is a 2009 Ducati 1198, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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