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J123 SBK

2009 Ducati 1198 S

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,944 mi
Last recorded15,944 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ducati 1198 S8,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 SBK
MakeDucati
Model1198 S
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 15,944 miles

Exhaust noisy Noise clearly in excess of that emitted by similar motorcycle fitted with standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2026 15,944 miles

Exhaust noisy Noise clearly in excess of that emitted by similar motorcycle fitted with standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 14,860 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 14,383 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 13,905 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 10,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 10,187 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 10,100 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 9,792 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 9,235 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 9,229 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 9,205 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 9,205 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 9,042 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 8,346 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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J123 SBK is a 2009 Ducati 1198 S in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J123 SBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J123 SBK?

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What year was J123 SBK registered?

J123 SBK is a 2009 Ducati 1198 S, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is J123 SBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J123 SBK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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