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GU51 BTX

2002 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

20,897 mi
Last recorded20,897 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Ducati 99611,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 BTX
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 20,897 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 20,634 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 20,634 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,628 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 20,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 20 May 2010 20,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 May 2010 20,152 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 19,332 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 19,332 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 18,013 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,338 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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GU51 BTX is a 2002 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GU51 BTX, 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 GU51 BTX registered?

GU51 BTX is a 2002 Ducati 996, first registered on 5 February 2002.

Is GU51 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 BTX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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