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LK08 AUM

2008 Ducati 848

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,411 mi
Last recorded30,411 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ducati 8489,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 AUM
MakeDucati
Model848
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 30,411 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket cans (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front light/indicator/horn controls not accessible from hand grip

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2022 30,411 miles

Front Stop lamp not working control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket cans (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front light/indicator/horn controls not accessible from hand grip

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2021 28,638 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

Front both fork leg tubes corroded

HID lamps fitted where halogen are standard

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal riding position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror damaged

various fairing bolts missing

Fail 11 May 2021 28,638 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock nearside handlebar fouling upper fairing (2.1.4 (b))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock nearside handlebar fouling upper fairing (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

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

High intensity discharge bulbs fitted where halogen is standard

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal riding position (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside rear view mirror damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened cantilever arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front fork legs slightly corroded at bottom yoke

front cylinder coil pack wiring exposed

various fairing bolts missing

Pass 13 May 2019 27,391 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive lack of lubricant (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing fork leg (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

fairings have damage

Pass 18 May 2018 26,452 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

nearside mirror has slight damage

Fail 14 Mar 2018 26,320 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to dip bulb not working (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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)

Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

drive chain has lack of lubricant

exhaust retaining spring missing

lower fairings missing at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2017 25,052 miles

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering lower (2.1.2e)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 25,052 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering lower (2.1.2e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 2 Apr 2015 23,342 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 23,342 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)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

heat shield baffel loose

Pass 11 Apr 2014 22,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 22,506 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,099 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,180 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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LK08 AUM is a 2008 Ducati 848 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LK08 AUM, 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.

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LK08 AUM is a 2008 Ducati 848, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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