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OU58 BVW

2008 Ducati 1098

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,269 mi
Last recorded19,269 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ducati 10989,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 BVW
MakeDucati
Model1098
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 19,269 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 19,269 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 18,243 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 17,316 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 16,632 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 14,921 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 14,919 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 12,596 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 12,230 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 12,219 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 11,706 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 11,706 miles

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 11,265 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 10,323 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 9,197 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 8,064 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 6,214 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Aug 2012 5,328 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 4,108 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 4,108 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Ducati 1098?

Based on 4,628 MOT tests across 509 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
567
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
509
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
reflector on motorcycle missing 34
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Headlamp aim too high 11
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OU58 BVW is a 2008 Ducati 1098 in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Ducati 1098 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 9,861 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 1098 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU58 BVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was OU58 BVW registered?

OU58 BVW is a 2008 Ducati 1098, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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