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R9 RGH

1997 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,775 mi
Last recorded18,775 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 99614,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 RGH
MakeDucati
Model996
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 18,775 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 18,643 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 18,538 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 18,295 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 17,936 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 17,863 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 17,724 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 17,552 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2015 17,321 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 17,055 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 16,578 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2012 16,283 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 15,789 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 15,298 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 15,289 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,105 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 14,432 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 14,432 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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R9 RGH 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 88.9%.

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 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 R9 RGH, 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 R9 RGH registered?

R9 RGH is a 1997 Ducati 996, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R9 RGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R9 RGH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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