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MX12 DFC

2012 Ducati M796

Red Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,271 mi
Last recorded16,271 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ducati M7968,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX12 DFC
MakeDucati
ModelM796
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 16,271 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 16,207 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 16,207 miles

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 16,012 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 15,446 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 14,312 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 14,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 11,049 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati M796?

Based on 3,553 MOT tests across 406 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
568
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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MX12 DFC is a 2012 Ducati M796 in Red with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Ducati M796 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 8,164 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 M796 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX12 DFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati M796 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Ducati M796 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MX12 DFC registered?

MX12 DFC is a 2012 Ducati M796, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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