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L888 WOW

1993 Ducati 888

Red Petrol 888cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,924 mi
Last recorded50,924 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Ducati 88819,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 WOW
MakeDucati
Model888
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine888cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 50,924 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 49,755 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 49,743 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Slight play in disc bobbins (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 49,743 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Slight play in disc bobbins (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 49,120 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn rotor bobbins (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

headlight masked

Fail 3 May 2018 49,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Brake disc(s) slightly worn rotor bobbins (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

headlight masked

Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,474 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 47,816 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 47,611 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,356 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 47,062 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 46,082 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 41,501 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 888?

Based on 2,211 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
241
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
315
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Horn not working 8
Direction indicator not working 7
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L888 WOW is a 1993 Ducati 888 in Red with a 888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1993 Ducati 888 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 19,834 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 888 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L888 WOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 888 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Ducati 888 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L888 WOW registered?

L888 WOW is a 1993 Ducati 888, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L888 WOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 WOW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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