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BU53 OTL

2003 Ducati 996

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,672 mi
Last recorded10,672 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99611,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 OTL
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,672 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 6,584 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 3,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 1,541 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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BU53 OTL is a 2003 Ducati 996 in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 996 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 11,739 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU53 OTL, 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 23 years old, this Ducati 996 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU53 OTL registered?

BU53 OTL is a 2003 Ducati 996, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is BU53 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 OTL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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