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R344 DKX

1997 Ducati 996

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,304 mi
Last recorded18,304 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Ducati 99614,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 DKX
MakeDucati
Model996
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 18,304 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 17,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 17,169 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 16,390 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both front forks (2.3.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 16,390 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded rear brake lever hitting on master cylinder (3.2.A1h)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both front forks (2.3.3)

electrical fault during test - bike failed to restart

Pass 20 Aug 2015 16,179 miles

steering damper scuffs tank slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2014 15,964 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 15,964 miles

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

Headlamp missing (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 15,491 miles

Lights masked off at time of test

Pass 8 May 2012 14,365 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 14,365 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2011 13,768 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010

Daytime use only!

Pass 23 Jul 2008 9,317 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 9,048 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 11,476 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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R344 DKX is a 1997 Ducati 996 in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R344 DKX, 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

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What year was R344 DKX registered?

R344 DKX is a 1997 Ducati 996, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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