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DUC 8V

2002 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,550 mi
Last recorded18,550 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Ducati 99611,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUC 8V
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 18,550 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 17,672 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 16,932 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 16,932 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 16,617 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 16,599 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 16,115 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 16,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 16,021 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 15,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 15,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2013 15,824 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 15,717 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 15,717 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 15,629 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 12,497 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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DUC 8V is a 2002 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2002 Ducati 996 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 11,229 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 996 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DUC 8V, 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 24 years old, this Ducati 996 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DUC 8V registered?

DUC 8V is a 2002 Ducati 996, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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