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WX08 HPY

2008 Ducati 1098 S

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

16,588 mi
Last recorded16,588 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ducati 1098 S8,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 HPY
MakeDucati
Model1098 S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 16,588 miles

Exhaust noisy Silencers (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 16,500 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 16,495 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 16,326 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 16,326 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 16,174 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 16,163 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 14,284 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 12,333 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 11,038 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 10,045 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 7,469 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 7,366 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 7,365 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)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 6,662 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 6,662 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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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WX08 HPY is a 2008 Ducati 1098 S in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WX08 HPY, 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 WX08 HPY registered?

WX08 HPY is a 2008 Ducati 1098 S, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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