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LJ08 UMC

2008 Ducati 848

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,644 mi
Last recorded20,644 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ducati 8489,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 UMC
MakeDucati
Model848
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 20,644 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 20,230 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 19,794 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 19,728 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 19,728 miles

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 19,706 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 18,282 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 15,413 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 13,022 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 9,516 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 7,769 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 7,769 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 4,380 miles

n/s banjo bolt has corrosion

n/s rearview morror glass damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2014 3,720 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 3,629 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 3,629 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 2,766 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 2,245 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 848?

Based on 8,393 MOT tests across 900 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
603
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
900
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 68
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 34
Headlamp aim too high 20
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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LJ08 UMC is a 2008 Ducati 848 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Ducati 848 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 9,884 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 848 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 UMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 848 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Ducati 848 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 UMC registered?

LJ08 UMC is a 2008 Ducati 848, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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