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HY08 FSA

2008 Ducati M696 +

Black Petrol 696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

2,065 mi
Last recorded2,065 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ducati M696 +10,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 FSA
MakeDucati
ModelM696 +
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine696cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 2,065 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 2,046 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 1,781 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 1,597 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 643 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 643 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 8 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 20,530 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 19,944 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 16,114 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 16,100 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 13,180 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 10,205 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 10,205 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2014 6,847 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 6,834 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 6,652 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 6,644 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

front brake hose adrift at mudguard

handlebars clamped incorrectly

Pass 22 Jul 2011 6,187 miles

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 FSA is a 2008 Ducati M696 + in Black with a 696cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FSA, 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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What year was HY08 FSA registered?

HY08 FSA is a 2008 Ducati M696 +, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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