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S8 SCS

2004 Ducati 999

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

16,127 mi
Last recorded16,127 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ducati 9999,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 SCS
MakeDucati
Model999
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 16,127 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 16,127 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 16,127 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 15,825 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 15,824 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 14,957 miles

number plate light not working

Fail 29 May 2013 14,957 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

number plate light not working

Pass 31 May 2011 13,310 miles
Pass 28 May 2010
Fail 28 May 2010

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

Pass 28 May 2009 11,066 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 7,629 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 1,314 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 999?

Based on 8,099 MOT tests across 816 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
476
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
816
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 104
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 88
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 64
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 38
Headlamp aim too low 29
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S8 SCS is a 2004 Ducati 999 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Ducati 999 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 9,651 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 999 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S8 SCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 999 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Ducati 999 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S8 SCS registered?

S8 SCS is a 2004 Ducati 999, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is S8 SCS safe to buy?

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