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FY02 WVZ

2002 Ducati 996

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

17,382 mi
Last recorded17,382 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Ducati 99611,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 WVZ
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 17,382 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 17,240 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 17,240 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 16,007 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 13,838 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 12,040 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 10,938 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 9,301 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 5,969 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 5,786 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 5,372 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 5,372 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 5,166 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 5,157 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 5,003 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 4,484 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 4,048 miles

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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FY02 WVZ is a 2002 Ducati 996 in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FY02 WVZ, 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 FY02 WVZ registered?

FY02 WVZ is a 2002 Ducati 996, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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