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EU08 VEL

2008 Ducati 848

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

22,238 mi
Last recorded22,238 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ducati 8489,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 VEL
MakeDucati
Model848
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 22,238 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 21,633 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 21,094 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 19,906 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 19,890 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements size and letter/number format (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 18,020 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 17,067 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 16,683 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 13,216 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 12,945 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 12,353 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 12,353 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 11,570 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 10,900 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 7,577 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 5,037 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 5,037 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 2,449 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 2,449 miles

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

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

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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EU08 VEL is a 2008 Ducati 848 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EU08 VEL, 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

How do I check the history of EU08 VEL?

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What year was EU08 VEL registered?

EU08 VEL is a 2008 Ducati 848, first registered on 20 July 2008.

Is EU08 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 VEL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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