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R962 KFB

1997 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

16,993 mi
Last recorded16,993 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 99614,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 KFB
MakeDucati
Model996
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 16,993 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 16,729 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 16,422 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 16,067 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 15,427 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 14,955 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 14,295 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 13,353 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 13,090 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2016 12,779 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2015 12,413 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 11,837 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 11,286 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 10,697 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 9,393 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 9,393 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 7,859 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 6,637 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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R962 KFB is a 1997 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R962 KFB, 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 R962 KFB registered?

R962 KFB is a 1997 Ducati 996, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R962 KFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R962 KFB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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