Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Ducati Streetfighter S?

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 Streetfighter S?

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 Streetfighter S?

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 Streetfighter S reliable?

Based on MOT data from 104 vehicles, the 2009 Ducati Streetfighter S has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.9%, 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 Streetfighter S?

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 Streetfighter S (2009)

104 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.9% first-time pass rate

2009 Ducati Streetfighter S

CarHunch analysed 104 real MOT records for the 2009 Ducati Streetfighter S. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2009 Ducati Streetfighter S is a reliability concern: only 55% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning nearly half fail their MOT on first attempt. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 3.9%, so safety-critical issues aren't the primary problem.

The median mileage of 6,834 miles is exceptionally low for a 15-year-old bike, suggesting these machines are often garage queens rather than daily riders—yet they still accumulate 0.54 failures per test, pointing to issues caused by neglect and storage rather than hard use. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focusing on fuel system gumminess, battery condition, and corrosion from sitting, as these are typically what trips up low-mileage Italian bikes.

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

First-time pass

90.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.54

Over 5.5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–10k

For context

These stats describe 104 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 104 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.9% 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 (99%)	103	90.8%	0.54

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Ducati Streetfighter S 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.

6,834

typical

3,903

low mileage

10,340

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Ducati Streetfighter S vehicles fall between 3,903 and 10,340 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,903 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.

✓ 3,903–10,340 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Ducati Streetfighter Ss sit.

⚠ Over 13,959 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 Streetfighter S — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 56% of 2009 Ducati Streetfighter Ss are still active.

23 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% 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

5.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.54

Avg failures per vehicle

1.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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