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LJ08 DVH

2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

16,419 mi
Last recorded16,419 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro9,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 DVH
MakeAprilia
ModelDorsoduro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 16,419 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 16,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 16,112 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 15,401 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 15,401 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 12,879 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 12,557 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 12,121 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 12,032 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 12,032 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 10,739 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 10,739 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 5,617 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Dorsoduro?

Based on 7,927 MOT tests across 991 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
694
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
991
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
reflector on motorcycle missing 37
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
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LJ08 DVH is a 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 9,110 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 Aprilia Dorsoduro fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 DVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LJ08 DVH is a 2008 Aprilia Dorsoduro, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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