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HY08 BYM

2008 Ducati M696 +

Red Petrol 696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,421 mi
Last recorded15,421 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ducati M696 +10,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 BYM
MakeDucati
ModelM696 +
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine696cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 15,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 15,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 15,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 14,361 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 14,361 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 13,438 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 12,977 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 12,361 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 11,514 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 9,803 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 9,803 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 8,223 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 8,211 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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 9 May 2012 6,228 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 3,836 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ducati M696 +?

Based on 7,326 MOT tests across 776 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
559
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
776
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 35
wheel bearings are excessively rough 34
wheel bearings have excessive free play 34
reflector on motorcycle missing 33
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HY08 BYM is a 2008 Ducati M696 + in Red with a 696cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Ducati M696 + models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 10,177 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 M696 + fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY08 BYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati M696 + typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Ducati M696 + is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HY08 BYM is a 2008 Ducati M696 +, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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