MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
OSF disc rivets worn
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ducati 996?
Based on 17,371 MOT tests across 1,890 vehicles.
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S493 VEX is a 1998 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 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 S493 VEX, 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.
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What year was S493 VEX registered?
S493 VEX is a 1998 Ducati 996, first registered on 18 September 1998.
Is S493 VEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for S493 VEX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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