Ducati Monster (2008)
2008 Ducati Monster
CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 2008 Ducati Monster. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2008 Ducati Monster passes its MOT first time in 90.8% of cases, well above the UK average of 80%, and only 10.7% ever develop a dangerous defect—a reassuring result for a bike now 16 years old. This is a genuinely reliable motorcycle relative to the road.
These Monsters show relatively low mileage for their age (median 8,240 miles), suggesting many are cherished rather than commuted, which helps explain the strong pass rate. The average vehicle picks up 3.8 advisories and 1.05 failures per test, pointing to minor wear items rather than structural problems—if you're buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brake fluid condition and any exhaust work, which tend to be the small recurring issues.
What to check before buying a 2008 Ducati Monster
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 Ducati Monster vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 Ducati Monster vehicles fall between 5,229 and 15,972 miles.
2008 Ducati Monster — Still on the Road
44 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 65% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2008 Ducati Monster
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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33.1%
Exhaust noisy
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31.3%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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28.9%
Exhaust noisy
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22.2%
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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22.2%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.4%
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
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18.3%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.2%
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008. Counts include advisories and failures.
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