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S391 BGJ

1998 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,714 mi
Last recorded35,714 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 99614,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS391 BGJ
MakeDucati
Model996
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 35,714 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 35,711 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 35,711 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 34,733 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,402 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 31,563 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 30,451 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,033 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 28,028 miles

Rear Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 28,025 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 26,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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S391 BGJ is a 1998 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Ducati 996 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 14,068 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 S391 BGJ, 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 28 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 S391 BGJ registered?

S391 BGJ is a 1998 Ducati 996, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S391 BGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S391 BGJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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