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LJ08 HPV

2008 Ducati S4R

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,938 mi
Last recorded17,938 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ducati S4R9,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 HPV
MakeDucati
ModelS4R
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 17,938 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 17,054 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 16,281 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 15,853 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 12,695 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 10,651 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 10,648 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 9,929 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 9,929 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 5,065 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 4,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 4,401 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 4,185 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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LJ08 HPV is a 2008 Ducati S4R in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ08 HPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ08 HPV?

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What year was LJ08 HPV registered?

LJ08 HPV is a 2008 Ducati S4R, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is LJ08 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 HPV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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