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BU08 LSF

2008 Ducati 848

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,821 mi
Last recorded20,821 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ducati 8489,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 LSF
MakeDucati
Model848
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 20,821 miles

Nearside Front Inner Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very light misting to n/s fork (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 15,846 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 15,575 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 15,575 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 14,350 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 13,106 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 11,797 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 11,797 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 11,038 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 10,038 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 9,295 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 8,496 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 7,561 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 7,561 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Ducati 848?

Based on 8,393 MOT tests across 900 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
603
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
900
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 68
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 34
Headlamp aim too high 20
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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BU08 LSF is a 2008 Ducati 848 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Ducati 848 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 9,884 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 848 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU08 LSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 848 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Ducati 848 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU08 LSF registered?

BU08 LSF is a 2008 Ducati 848, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is BU08 LSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 LSF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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