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HY51 DCU

2002 Ducati 998

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,663 mi
Last recorded66,663 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Ducati 99810,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 DCU
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 66,663 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 66,535 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 66,348 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 66,305 miles

Cut on rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2018 66,156 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 66,026 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 60,741 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 56,477 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 51,548 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 46,711 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 May 2011 46,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 40,091 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,743 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 32,741 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 29,144 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 29,144 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 21,533 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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HY51 DCU is a 2002 Ducati 998 in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HY51 DCU, 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 HY51 DCU registered?

HY51 DCU is a 2002 Ducati 998, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is HY51 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 DCU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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