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RC09 DUC

2009 Ducati 1098 S

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,191 mi
Last recorded20,191 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ducati 1098 S8,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC09 DUC
MakeDucati
Model1098 S
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 20,191 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 20,191 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 17,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 13,773 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 10,670 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 10,432 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 10,334 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 10,334 miles

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

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 9,959 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 9,101 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 7,855 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 7,247 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 6,450 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 6,080 miles

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

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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RC09 DUC is a 2009 Ducati 1098 S in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RC09 DUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RC09 DUC registered?

RC09 DUC is a 2009 Ducati 1098 S, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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The MOT history for RC09 DUC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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