Ducati M696 + (2008)
2008 Ducati M696 +
CarHunch analysed 255 real MOT records for the 2008 Ducati M696 +. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Ducati M696+ has a first-time MOT pass rate of 65.2%, notably below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes need more attention to stay road-legal. While dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 11.8%, nearly a third of these machines are failing their tests, so you should budget for remedial work before purchase.
These 15-year-old bikes show modest mileage at just under 10,000 miles median, but they're clocking up 3.3 advisories per vehicle on average—more than failures themselves. Check the service history carefully and plan for brake, suspension, and electrical work when you buy; a pre-purchase inspection is not optional with this cohort.
What to check before buying a 2008 Ducati M696 +
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 250 | 64.5% | 0.92 |
| Other (2%) | 5 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Ducati M696 + vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Ducati M696 + vehicles fall between 6,366 and 14,159 miles.
2008 Ducati M696 + — Still on the Road
71 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 54% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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