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AO52 MVA

2002 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

13,806 mi
Last recorded13,806 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Ducati 99810,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 MVA
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 13,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 13,792 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 13,721 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 13 May 2016 13,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2016 13,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Fail 16 May 2015 13,487 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 16 May 2015 13,487 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 13,460 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 13,460 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 13,446 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 13,446 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 13,390 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 13,059 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 13,059 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 May 2007 12,604 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 12,604 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 12,145 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,145 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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AO52 MVA 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 61.1%.

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 MVA, 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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AO52 MVA is a 2002 Ducati 998, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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