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LK08 UWZ

2008 Ducati 1098S

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,255 mi
Last recorded15,255 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ducati 1098S7,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 UWZ
MakeDucati
Model1098S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 15,255 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 15,051 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 14,707 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 13,906 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 12,727 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 12,712 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 12,622 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 11,748 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 11,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 9,974 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 6,257 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 6,256 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2013 1,675 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 1,675 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 1,278 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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LK08 UWZ is a 2008 Ducati 1098S in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LK08 UWZ, 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 LK08 UWZ registered?

LK08 UWZ is a 2008 Ducati 1098S, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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The MOT history for LK08 UWZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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