Ducati 1198 S

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,198 cc

S8 DCUMOT history

S8 DCU is a red petrol Ducati 1198 S first used on 2 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 15,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
15,417 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 DCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ducati
Model
1198 S
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 DCU was last recorded at 15,417 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
14,966 miles · 28 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
451 miles
Average per year
608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 15,417 miles
  • 2024 – 14,966 miles
  • 2023 – 14,714 miles
  • 2022 – 14,487 miles
  • 2021 – 14,132 miles
  • 2020 – 13,874 miles
  • 2019 – 13,498 miles
  • 2017 – 13,193 miles
  • 2016 – 12,998 miles
  • 2015 – 12,269 miles
  • 2014 – 10,459 miles
  • 2013 – 9,327 miles
  • 2012 – 7,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,417 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,417 miles (+451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    15,417 miles
    Test number
    488685106642
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Pass14,966 miles (+252)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    14,966 miles
    Test number
    507231676025
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  3. Pass14,714 miles (+227)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    14,714 miles
    Test number
    466796900933
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute both (4.4.4 (a))
  4. Pass14,487 miles (+355)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    14,487 miles
    Test number
    789632892237
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  5. Pass14,132 miles (+258)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    14,132 miles
    Test number
    768643478841
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  6. Pass13,874 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    13,874 miles
    Test number
    162383766510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass13,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    13,498 miles
    Test number
    460655155494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail13,498 miles (+305)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,498 miles
    Test number
    404774241382
    • DangerousFront Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass13,193 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    13,193 miles
    Test number
    530276527816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass12,998 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    12,998 miles
    Test number
    772517737190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,269 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    12,269 miles
    Test number
    389207616039
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  12. Fail12,255 miles (+1,796)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,255 miles
    Test number
    982168321732
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  13. Pass10,459 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    10,459 miles
    Test number
    188492294153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,327 miles (+2,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    9,327 miles
    Test number
    739375273141
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  15. Pass7,171 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    7,171 miles
    Test number
    816839272132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Questions about S8 DCU

Does S8 DCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 DCU is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 DCU?
The MOT on S8 DCU is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 DCU done?
S8 DCU was recorded at 15,417 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 608 miles a year.
Has S8 DCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 DCU has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on S8 DCU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S8 DCU find?
S8 DCU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.

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