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P996 VYJ

1997 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,500 mi
Last recorded7,500 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Ducati 99614,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 VYJ
MakeDucati
Model996
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 7,500 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 7,500 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 4 Sep 2015 7,279 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 6,813 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 6,772 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 6,760 miles

slight increase on engine revs when turning left

very slight brake bind front brake

Pass 2 Aug 2008 6,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 5,819 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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P996 VYJ is a 1997 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P996 VYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P996 VYJ?

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What year was P996 VYJ registered?

P996 VYJ is a 1997 Ducati 996, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P996 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P996 VYJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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