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P4 DUC

1997 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,011 mi
Last recorded2,011 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Ducati 99614,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 DUC
MakeDucati
Model996
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 2,011 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 1,230 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 935 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 652 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 36 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,776 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 20,776 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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P4 DUC is a 1997 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Ducati 996 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 14,432 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 P4 DUC, 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 29 years old, this Ducati 996 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P4 DUC registered?

P4 DUC is a 1997 Ducati 996, first registered on 23 July 1997.

Is P4 DUC safe to buy?

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