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AO52 MTJ

2002 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

9,996 mi
Last recorded9,996 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Ducati 99810,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 MTJ
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 9,996 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 9,755 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 9,139 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 9,065 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2010 7,055 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 6,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 6,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 5,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 5,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

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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AO52 MTJ is a 2002 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO52 MTJ, 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 AO52 MTJ registered?

AO52 MTJ is a 2002 Ducati 998, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is AO52 MTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 MTJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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