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N4 ALO

1998 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,549 mi
Last recorded14,549 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Ducati 99614,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 ALO
MakeDucati
Model996
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 14,549 miles

headlamp aim on high limit & right hand limit

Pass 18 Apr 2017 14,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 14,149 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 13,681 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Slightly noisy exhaust

Pass 7 Apr 2012 12,706 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 11,794 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 10,735 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 10,711 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2007 8,865 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 7,549 miles

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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N4 ALO is a 1998 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Ducati 996 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 14,068 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 N4 ALO, 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 28 years old, this Ducati 996 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N4 ALO registered?

N4 ALO is a 1998 Ducati 996, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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