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S253 GEH

1999 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,105 mi
Last recorded22,105 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Ducati 99614,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 GEH
MakeDucati
Model996
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 22,105 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 20,423 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 20,384 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 19,815 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 19,815 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Jul 2010 19,815 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 19,532 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009 19,519 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,423 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 14,423 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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S253 GEH is a 1999 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Ducati 996 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 14,287 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 S253 GEH, 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 27 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 S253 GEH registered?

S253 GEH is a 1999 Ducati 996, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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