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R3 SPS

1998 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,986 mi
Last recorded15,986 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 99614,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 SPS
MakeDucati
Model996
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 15,986 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 15,790 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 15,778 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 15,620 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 15,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 15,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2020 15,215 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 14,796 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 14,619 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 14,480 miles

Central gear linkage as a small crack.

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

Offside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 13,952 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 13,952 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate insecure wellnuts incorrectly fitted (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 13,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Apr 2014 12,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

gearchange loose

Pass 23 Oct 2012 11,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,801 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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R3 SPS is a 1998 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R3 SPS, 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 R3 SPS registered?

R3 SPS is a 1998 Ducati 996, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R3 SPS safe to buy?

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