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YE08 FCF

2008 Ducati 1098 S

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,090 mi
Last recorded16,090 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ducati 1098 S8,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 FCF
MakeDucati
Model1098 S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 16,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 16,090 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 16,035 miles

Registration plate slightly small

Fail 4 Sep 2024 16,035 miles

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

Registration plate slightly small

Pass 31 Aug 2023 15,195 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 13,101 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 13,101 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 12,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 12,105 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 11,751 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 11,564 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 11,077 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 9,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 9,934 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)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 9,145 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 6,417 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 5,780 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 5,780 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws missing (3.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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YE08 FCF is a 2008 Ducati 1098 S in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YE08 FCF, 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 YE08 FCF registered?

YE08 FCF is a 2008 Ducati 1098 S, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is YE08 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 FCF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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