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LJ08 WSV

2008 Ducati 848

Grey Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

17,518 mi
Last recorded17,518 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ducati 8489,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 WSV
MakeDucati
Model848
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 17,518 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 17,518 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 16,908 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 16,847 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 16,621 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 16,621 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 15,624 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 15,322 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 15,322 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 15,021 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 14,455 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 14,455 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 12,879 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 11,830 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 8,652 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 8,343 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 5,671 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 5,671 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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 WSV is a 2008 Ducati 848 in Grey with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WSV, 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 WSV registered?

LJ08 WSV is a 2008 Ducati 848, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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