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RK51 RLY

2001 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

24,405 mi
Last recorded24,405 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Ducati 99611,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 RLY
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 24,405 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 24,185 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 23,624 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 23,126 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 22,591 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 22,591 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 22,422 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 21,500 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 20,697 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 20,374 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 19,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,394 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 18,950 miles

Offside Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 17,285 miles

fuel cap filler seal rusty but not leaking at this time

Fail 20 Jun 2009 17,285 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

fuel cap filler seal rusty but not leaking at this time

Pass 23 May 2008 15,367 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 15,328 miles

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 12,518 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 9,234 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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RK51 RLY is a 2001 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RK51 RLY, 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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What year was RK51 RLY registered?

RK51 RLY is a 2001 Ducati 996, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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