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ML02 OFD

2002 Ducati 996

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,874 mi
Last recorded30,874 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ducati 99611,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 OFD
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 30,874 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 30,607 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 30,590 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 30,579 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 30,436 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 30,325 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 30,325 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 30,273 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 30,103 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 29,557 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 29,533 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 29,531 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 22,074 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 22,009 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 21,227 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 21,227 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2011 27,133 miles

beam deflector fitted to headlight

Fail 24 May 2011 27,130 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2010 22,931 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

foriegn headlight fitted with beam mask

Pass 12 May 2009 17,155 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2009 17,155 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 13,843 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 12,078 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 10,276 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 8,099 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 8,099 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

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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ML02 OFD is a 2002 Ducati 996 in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ML02 OFD, 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 ML02 OFD registered?

ML02 OFD is a 2002 Ducati 996, first registered on 22 June 2002.

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