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DL54 VEL

2012 Ducati Diavel Carbon

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,334 mi
Last recorded14,334 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ducati Diavel Carbon9,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL54 VEL
MakeDucati
ModelDiavel Carbon
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 14,334 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 13,673 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 13,671 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 13,273 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 13,273 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 12,548 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 11,327 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 5,712 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 5,712 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 5,712 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 5,707 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 5,349 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 5,319 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 26 May 2015 5,001 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati Diavel Carbon?

Based on 3,645 MOT tests across 411 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
636
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 23
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 9
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DL54 VEL is a 2012 Ducati Diavel Carbon in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Ducati Diavel Carbon models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 9,278 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 Diavel Carbon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DL54 VEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati Diavel Carbon typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Ducati Diavel Carbon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DL54 VEL registered?

DL54 VEL is a 2012 Ducati Diavel Carbon, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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