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R500 DUC

1999 Ducati 996

Orange Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,428 mi
Last recorded23,428 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Ducati 99614,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 DUC
MakeDucati
Model996
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 23,428 miles

DAYLIGHT USE ONLY

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 23,384 miles

exhaust slightly noisy

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2012

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2009 20,403 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 20,394 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 17,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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R500 DUC is a 1999 Ducati 996 in Orange with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Ducati 996 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 14,287 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 R500 DUC, 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 27 years old, this Ducati 996 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R500 DUC registered?

R500 DUC is a 1999 Ducati 996, first registered on 27 March 1999.

Is R500 DUC safe to buy?

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