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LJ08 KZA

2008 Ducati 1098 S

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,964 mi
Last recorded8,964 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ducati 1098 S8,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 KZA
MakeDucati
Model1098 S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 8,964 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 8,747 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 8,367 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 8,321 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 7,825 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 7,656 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 7,569 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 7,540 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 7,540 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 7,515 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 7,266 miles

brake and clutch fluid appear old - advise replacement

Pass 31 Mar 2016 6,787 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 6,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 6,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2014 6,367 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 6,225 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 6,225 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 6,147 miles

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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LJ08 KZA is a 2008 Ducati 1098 S in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ08 KZA, 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 LJ08 KZA registered?

LJ08 KZA is a 2008 Ducati 1098 S, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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