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S642 RPW

1998 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,190 mi
Last recorded10,190 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Ducati 99614,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS642 RPW
MakeDucati
Model996
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2015 10,190 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 9,792 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 9,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 9,174 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 8,562 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 8,582 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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S642 RPW is a 1998 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S642 RPW, 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 S642 RPW registered?

S642 RPW is a 1998 Ducati 996, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S642 RPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S642 RPW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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