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RA51 VUT

2002 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,953 mi
Last recorded21,953 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Ducati 99810,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 VUT
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 21,953 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 21,951 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 21,943 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 21,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 21,905 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 21,903 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 21,753 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 21,627 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 21,520 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 21,516 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 21,420 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,325 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 20,789 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 20,770 miles

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,058 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 19,251 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 17,261 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 14,961 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 998?

Based on 4,942 MOT tests across 554 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
352
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
554
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 12
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RA51 VUT is a 2002 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2002 Ducati 998 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 10,335 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 998 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA51 VUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 998 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Ducati 998 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA51 VUT registered?

RA51 VUT is a 2002 Ducati 998, first registered on 4 February 2002.

Is RA51 VUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 VUT 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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