Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Ducati M696 +?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2009 Ducati M696 +?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2009 Ducati M696 +?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2009 Ducati M696 + reliable?

Based on MOT data from 271 vehicles, the 2009 Ducati M696 + has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Ducati M696 +?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ducati M696 + (2009)

271 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.8% first-time pass rate

2009 Ducati M696 +

CarHunch analysed 271 real MOT records for the 2009 Ducati M696 +. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2009 Ducati M696 + fails MOT more often than average, with a 71% first-time pass rate against the UK's 80%, meaning nearly 3 in 10 bikes need a retest. While only 12.9% have ever had a dangerous defect recorded, this is still a concern worth investigating on any used example you're considering.

These bikes are running relatively low mileage for their age (median 7,734 miles), yet they're racking up an average of 3.5 advisories per test, suggesting age-related wear rather than hard use is the problem. The average 0.84 failures per vehicle points to minor but persistent issues—typically electrical, exhaust, or brake components on older Ducatis—so budget for a pre-purchase inspection and factor in regular maintenance costs before buying.

We have limited data for the 2009 Ducati M696 + — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

12.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.84

Over 7.6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–13k

For context

These stats describe 271 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 271 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 12.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (96%)	259	89.5%	0.87

Colour Breakdown

Based on 962 Ducati M696 + vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 60.1%

578

White 21.7%

209

Black 15.7%

151

Multi-colour 1.8%

Silver 0.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Ducati M696 + vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

7,734

typical

4,747

low mileage

13,411

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Ducati M696 + vehicles fall between 4,747 and 13,411 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,747 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 4,747–13,411 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Ducati M696 +s sit.

⚠ Over 18,104 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Ducati M696 + — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 63% of 2009 Ducati M696 +s are still active.

95 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 63% 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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.84

Avg failures per vehicle

3.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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