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BY02 SPS

2008 Ducati 848

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,564 mi
Last recorded13,564 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ducati 8489,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY02 SPS
MakeDucati
Model848
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 13,564 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 13,496 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 12,805 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 11,030 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 11,030 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 8,368 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 8,354 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 8,350 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 6,176 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 5,554 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 4,271 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 2,702 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 2,178 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 2,178 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2012 712 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 320 miles

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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BY02 SPS is a 2008 Ducati 848 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BY02 SPS, 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.

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What year was BY02 SPS registered?

BY02 SPS is a 2008 Ducati 848, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BY02 SPS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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