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LJ08 VUA

2008 Ducati 1098

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

3,834 mi
Last recorded3,834 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ducati 10989,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 VUA
MakeDucati
Model1098
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 3,834 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 2,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 2,782 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 2,241 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 1,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 1,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 1,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 1,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 1,369 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 1,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 1,007 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 890 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 890 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 1098?

Based on 4,628 MOT tests across 509 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
567
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
509
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
reflector on motorcycle missing 34
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Headlamp aim too high 11
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LJ08 VUA is a 2008 Ducati 1098 in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 Ducati 1098 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 9,861 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 VUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LJ08 VUA registered?

LJ08 VUA is a 2008 Ducati 1098, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 VUA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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