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MK52 XOW

2002 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

13,474 mi
Last recorded13,474 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Ducati 99810,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 XOW
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 13,474 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 13,256 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 13,255 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 12,984 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 12,494 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 11,966 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 10,993 miles

rear brake has quite a bit of travel but still has reserve

Pass 28 Aug 2013 9,586 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 9,493 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 8,552 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2009 7,630 miles

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 too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 7,630 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 6,597 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 5,012 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 4,600 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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MK52 XOW is a 2002 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MK52 XOW, 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.

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What year was MK52 XOW registered?

MK52 XOW is a 2002 Ducati 998, first registered on 14 September 2002.

Is MK52 XOW safe to buy?

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