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GK02 UWO

2002 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,106 mi
Last recorded9,106 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ducati 99810,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 UWO
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 9,106 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 8,853 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 8,278 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 8,155 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 8,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 7,730 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 7,730 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 7,730 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 7,721 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 13 May 2014 7,704 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 7 May 2013 7,687 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 7,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 7,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 7,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 7,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 7,436 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 7,105 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

rear number plate not road legal size,but legible from 15 metres.

Pass 9 May 2006 6,773 miles

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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GK02 UWO is a 2002 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GK02 UWO, 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.

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What year was GK02 UWO registered?

GK02 UWO is a 2002 Ducati 998, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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