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R589 BAU

1997 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,294 mi
Last recorded78,294 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 99614,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 BAU
MakeDucati
Model996
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 78,294 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 78,294 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 75,410 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 75,182 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 74,306 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 74,114 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength floating discs (3.2.A1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 72,705 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,430 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 7,070 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,224 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,652 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 64,484 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 61,822 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 56,135 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 49,520 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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R589 BAU is a 1997 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R589 BAU, 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.

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What year was R589 BAU registered?

R589 BAU is a 1997 Ducati 996, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R589 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R589 BAU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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