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HV52 XAJ

2002 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,184 mi
Last recorded37,184 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ducati 99810,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 XAJ
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 37,184 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 36,650 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 36,490 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 34,462 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 40,997 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 40,986 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 40,859 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,644 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,882 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 39,358 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 39,358 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 39,307 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,307 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 37,890 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 37,890 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 36,736 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 36,736 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 29,619 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 29,619 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 24,793 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 24,793 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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HV52 XAJ is a 2002 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV52 XAJ, 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

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What year was HV52 XAJ registered?

HV52 XAJ is a 2002 Ducati 998, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is HV52 XAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV52 XAJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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