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HY08 BYS

2008 Ducati S4R

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

1,653 mi
Last recorded1,653 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ducati S4R9,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 BYS
MakeDucati
ModelS4R
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 1,653 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 955 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 83 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 12,735 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 12,735 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 12,594 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 12,506 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 12,257 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 12,208 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 11,466 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 11,320 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 11,128 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 10,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 10,131 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati S4R?

Based on 2,001 MOT tests across 223 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
464
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 6
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HY08 BYS is a 2008 Ducati S4R in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2008 Ducati S4R models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 9,013 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ducati S4R fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY08 BYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati S4R typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Ducati S4R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HY08 BYS registered?

HY08 BYS is a 2008 Ducati S4R, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is HY08 BYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 BYS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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