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HX08 XFN

2008 Ducati 848

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,944 mi
Last recorded28,944 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ducati 8489,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 XFN
MakeDucati
Model848
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 28,944 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 28,878 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Upper slight freeplay in upper suspension link

Fail 15 Dec 2020 28,878 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements lettering too small, border too small (0.1 (d))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play excessive freeplay (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Upper slight freeplay in upper suspension link

Pass 25 Apr 2019 27,811 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 25,815 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 24,301 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 24,301 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,226 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 23,200 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 19,910 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 19,900 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 16,280 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 May 2013 16,256 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 11,254 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 9,230 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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HX08 XFN is a 2008 Ducati 848 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX08 XFN, 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 HX08 XFN registered?

HX08 XFN is a 2008 Ducati 848, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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