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AO51 SMX

2002 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,809 mi
Last recorded22,809 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Ducati 99810,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 SMX
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 22,809 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 21,765 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 20,940 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 20,251 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 19,643 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 19,054 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 18,356 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 17,556 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 17,080 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 16,348 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 15,773 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 15,658 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 14,407 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 13,037 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 11,835 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 8,605 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 6,073 miles

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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AO51 SMX is a 2002 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO51 SMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO51 SMX registered?

AO51 SMX is a 2002 Ducati 998, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is AO51 SMX safe to buy?

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