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LJ58 EYL

2008 Ducati 1098S

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,496 mi
Last recorded18,496 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ducati 1098S7,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 EYL
MakeDucati
Model1098S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 18,496 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 16,183 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 13,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 9,473 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 5,439 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 5,399 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 5,309 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 5,300 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 5,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 4,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 4,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 3,047 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 1098S?

Based on 1,187 MOT tests across 122 vehicles.

90.2%
Pass Rate
444
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
122
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 4
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 3
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LJ58 EYL is a 2008 Ducati 1098S in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2008 Ducati 1098S models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 7,269 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 1098S fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ58 EYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 1098S typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Ducati 1098S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ58 EYL registered?

LJ58 EYL is a 2008 Ducati 1098S, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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