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AO51 EWC

2001 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,005 mi
Last recorded21,005 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Ducati 99611,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 EWC
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 21,005 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 21,005 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 20,096 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 20,082 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 19,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 19,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 19,734 miles

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

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. exhaust mounting broken (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 19,149 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 18,529 miles

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

slight play in rear wheel.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 17,130 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 16,919 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 16,313 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 15,364 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 13,186 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 12,099 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 12,099 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 996?

Based on 17,371 MOT tests across 1,890 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
329
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,890
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 119
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 119
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 79
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 58
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 45
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AO51 EWC is a 2001 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Ducati 996 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 11,967 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 996 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO51 EWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 996 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Ducati 996 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO51 EWC is a 2001 Ducati 996, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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