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V1 DUC

2008 Ducati 1098 S

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,311 mi
Last recorded15,311 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ducati 1098 S8,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 DUC
MakeDucati
Model1098 S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 15,311 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 15,295 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 15,204 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 14,638 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 14,638 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 14,160 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 13,179 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 12,709 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 12,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 11,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 10,419 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 10,419 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 8,156 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 6,288 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 1098 S?

Based on 3,844 MOT tests across 407 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
483
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
reflector on motorcycle missing 20
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 16
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 12
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V1 DUC is a 2008 Ducati 1098 S in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Ducati 1098 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 8,015 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V1 DUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was V1 DUC registered?

V1 DUC is a 2008 Ducati 1098 S, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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