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EX52 WLV

2002 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,882 mi
Last recorded29,882 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ducati 99810,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 WLV
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 29,882 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 29,528 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 29,272 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 29,100 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 28,993 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,382 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 26,684 miles

very slight play in front head bearing

Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,076 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 19,020 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 19,013 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 15,546 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 13,079 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 10,048 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 10,048 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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EX52 WLV is a 2002 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EX52 WLV, 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

How do I check the history of EX52 WLV?

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What year was EX52 WLV registered?

EX52 WLV is a 2002 Ducati 998, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is EX52 WLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 WLV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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