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PAO 244P

2002 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,167 mi
Last recorded21,167 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Ducati 99810,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAO 244P
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 21,167 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 20,131 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 19,473 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 19,467 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 18,310 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 18,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 18,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 17,756 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 17,383 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 16,578 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 16,292 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 15,949 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 15,342 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 15,153 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 15,153 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 14,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 14,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 13,385 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 11,980 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 11,538 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

How Reliable is the Ducati 998?

Based on 4,942 MOT tests across 554 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
352
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
554
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 12
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PAO 244P is a 2002 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Ducati 998 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 10,335 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 998 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PAO 244P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 998 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Ducati 998 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PAO 244P is a 2002 Ducati 998, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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