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BX08 AEM

2008 Ducati Monster S2R

Black Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

22,093 mi
Last recorded22,093 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ducati Monster S2R10,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 AEM
MakeDucati
ModelMonster S2R
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 22,093 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 22,091 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working rear foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2025 21,933 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 21,612 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 21,498 miles

Offside Front mudguard mount not secured correctly

handle bar clamps incorrectly fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2021 21,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard not secured correctly

Fail 2 Nov 2021 21,079 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced clutch mount bracket snapped (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard not secured correctly

Pass 20 Nov 2020 20,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard needs a better repair

Fail 20 Nov 2020 20,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front mudguard needs a better repair

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected nut loose (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 19,723 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ************* RIGHT ON LIMIT ************ (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 18,406 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 16,389 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 14,168 miles

rear tyre tread low

Pass 23 Oct 2015 11,317 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

exhaust noisy

Pass 5 Nov 2014 7,820 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 7,608 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 7,472 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 7,472 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 7,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 6,442 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2011 6,442 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Ducati Monster S2R?

Based on 2,379 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
594
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Drive chain excessively loose 9
wheel bearings are excessively rough 7
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BX08 AEM is a 2008 Ducati Monster S2R in Black with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Ducati Monster S2R models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 10,896 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 Monster S2R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX08 AEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati Monster S2R typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Ducati Monster S2R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX08 AEM is a 2008 Ducati Monster S2R, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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