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R555 DMR

2001 Ducati 996

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,880 mi
Last recorded26,880 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Ducati 99611,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 DMR
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 26,880 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 26,788 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 25,603 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 24,182 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 22,943 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 22,943 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 21,623 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 21,582 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 21,580 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen head light kick up to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust slightly damaged

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 21,546 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 21,428 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 21,242 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 20,961 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 20,961 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 20,853 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 20,684 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 20,266 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 19,784 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 19,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 19,587 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 19,274 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 19,267 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Nearside Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,901 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 18,380 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 18,375 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 17,551 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 17,551 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 16,060 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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R555 DMR is a 2001 Ducati 996 in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Ducati 996 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 11,967 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 R555 DMR, 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 25 years old, this Ducati 996 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R555 DMR is a 2001 Ducati 996, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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