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R196 OBL

1998 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,730 mi
Last recorded9,730 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati 99614,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 OBL
MakeDucati
Model996
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 9,730 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 9,647 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 9,518 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 9,490 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 9,392 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 9,392 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 9,176 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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R196 OBL is a 1998 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 1998 Ducati 996 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 14,068 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 R196 OBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R196 OBL registered?

R196 OBL is a 1998 Ducati 996, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R196 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R196 OBL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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