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RU55 STR

2011 Ducati 1198

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,470 mi
Last recorded12,470 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ducati 11988,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU55 STR
MakeDucati
Model1198
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 12,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear in floating bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 11,223 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 10,177 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 10,177 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 10,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 8,258 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 8,258 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 7,115 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 7,105 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 6,560 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 6,346 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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RU55 STR is a 2011 Ducati 1198 in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2011 Ducati 1198 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 8,499 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 RU55 STR, 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 15 years old, this Ducati 1198 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RU55 STR registered?

RU55 STR is a 2011 Ducati 1198, first registered on 6 May 2011.

Is RU55 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU55 STR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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