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DE02 UWU

2003 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,298 mi
Last recorded19,298 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99810,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 UWU
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 19,298 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 18,981 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 18,545 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 18,369 miles

chain seems slack

chain seems slack

Pass 16 May 2012 16,276 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 16,012 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 14,118 miles

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

vehicle presented for daytime test only.

Pass 7 Jul 2007 12,435 miles

all lights masked off (for day time use only )

Pass 26 Jun 2006 8,678 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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DE02 UWU is a 2003 Ducati 998 in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 998 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 10,985 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 DE02 UWU, 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 23 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 DE02 UWU registered?

DE02 UWU is a 2003 Ducati 998, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is DE02 UWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE02 UWU shows 9 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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