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BW08 VVV

2008 Ducati 1098 S

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

11,951 mi
Last recorded11,951 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ducati 1098 S8,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 VVV
MakeDucati
Model1098 S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 11,951 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 10,996 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 10,745 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Dent on r/h side of front wheel. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 10,237 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 9,810 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 9,629 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 9,345 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 9,000 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 8,516 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 7,949 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 7,550 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 7,088 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 5,983 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 5,936 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 5,936 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 5,008 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2011 5,008 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Ducati 1098 S?

Based on 3,844 MOT tests across 407 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
483
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 16
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 12
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BW08 VVV is a 2008 Ducati 1098 S in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Ducati 1098 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 8,015 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 1098 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW08 VVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 1098 S typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Ducati 1098 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BW08 VVV registered?

BW08 VVV is a 2008 Ducati 1098 S, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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The MOT history for BW08 VVV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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