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EO02 SFJ

2002 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,405 mi
Last recorded13,405 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ducati 99810,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 SFJ
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 13,405 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 13,284 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 12,882 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 10,308 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 10,295 miles

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

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 9,806 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 9,434 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 8,663 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 7,735 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 5,580 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 4,127 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 4,127 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 1,626 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 1,625 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 1,625 miles
Pass 10 May 2011

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010
Pass 21 Sep 2007 12,962 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 12,962 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 12,962 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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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EO02 SFJ is a 2002 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO02 SFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO02 SFJ registered?

EO02 SFJ is a 2002 Ducati 998, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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