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OU08 BAV

2008 Ducati 1098 S

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,705 mi
Last recorded14,705 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ducati 1098 S8,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 BAV
MakeDucati
Model1098 S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 14,705 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 12,814 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Small damage to rear swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 12,814 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Small damage to rear swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 11,102 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 9,463 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 9,305 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 8,459 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 8,459 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 7,907 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 6,702 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 3,390 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 1,409 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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OU08 BAV is a 2008 Ducati 1098 S in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OU08 BAV, 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 OU08 BAV registered?

OU08 BAV is a 2008 Ducati 1098 S, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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