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AK02 HLP

2002 Ducati 998

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,196 mi
Last recorded18,196 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ducati 99810,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 HLP
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 18,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 18,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 18,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 18,176 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 18,160 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 18,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 May 2016 17,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 17,744 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 17,579 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 16,444 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,626 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 15,431 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 14,908 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 14,908 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 13,852 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,782 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

How Reliable is the Ducati 998?

Based on 4,942 MOT tests across 554 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
352
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
554
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 12
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AK02 HLP is a 2002 Ducati 998 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Ducati 998 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 10,335 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 998 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK02 HLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 998 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Ducati 998 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK02 HLP registered?

AK02 HLP is a 2002 Ducati 998, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is AK02 HLP safe to buy?

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