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HJ02 VGK

2002 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

36,711 mi
Last recorded36,711 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Ducati 99611,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 VGK
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 36,711 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 36,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 36,452 miles

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 35,261 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 34,477 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 33,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 31,727 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 30,175 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 29,004 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 27,463 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 29,174 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 25,170 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 24,400 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 23,022 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 20,718 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,464 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 18,464 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 16,252 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 12,166 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 12,071 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 12,071 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 13 May 2005 10,081 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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HJ02 VGK is a 2002 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HJ02 VGK, 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 HJ02 VGK registered?

HJ02 VGK is a 2002 Ducati 996, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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