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WX57 KNU

2008 Ducati 1098 S

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

20,324 mi
Last recorded20,324 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ducati 1098 S8,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX57 KNU
MakeDucati
Model1098 S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 20,324 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 20,186 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 20,186 miles

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 19,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2021 19,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 19,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 19,056 miles

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 18,392 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 18,392 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 17,964 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 3 May 2017 17,964 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)

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 16,110 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 14,574 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 13,776 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 11,441 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 4,557 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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WX57 KNU 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 68.8%.

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 WX57 KNU, 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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WX57 KNU is a 2008 Ducati 1098 S, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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