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OU51 MUC

2001 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,494 mi
Last recorded16,494 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ducati 99611,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 MUC
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 16,494 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 16,435 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 16,275 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 12 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 13,457 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 13,134 miles

Clutch master cylinder leaking

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 13,134 miles

Clutch master cylinder leaking

Fail 25 Apr 2009 13,108 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

clutch master cylinder leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2007 12,885 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 12,885 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 12,562 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 8,114 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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OU51 MUC is a 2001 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Ducati 996 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 11,967 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 OU51 MUC, 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 25 years old, this Ducati 996 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU51 MUC registered?

OU51 MUC is a 2001 Ducati 996, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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