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SF08 AUP

2008 Ducati 1098 S

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

15,545 mi
Last recorded15,545 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ducati 1098 S8,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 AUP
MakeDucati
Model1098 S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 15,545 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 15,262 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 15,127 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 14,615 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 14,261 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 13,412 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 12,494 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 11,599 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 11,265 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 10,263 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 9,780 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 9,780 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 8,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 7,407 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 6,102 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 6,102 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 2,496 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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SF08 AUP 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 SF08 AUP, 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 SF08 AUP registered?

SF08 AUP is a 2008 Ducati 1098 S, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is SF08 AUP safe to buy?

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