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S814 KBA

1998 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,727 mi
Last recorded31,727 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Ducati 99614,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS814 KBA
MakeDucati
Model996
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 31,727 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 31,710 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 31,561 miles

day use only

Pass 21 Sep 2020 31,452 miles

no indicators fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2019 31,278 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 31,238 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 30,007 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 29,386 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 26,802 miles

pressented for day time mot

rear tyre low

Pass 25 Jun 2013 24,876 miles

no lights fitted at time of test. no direction indicators fitted at time of test. only used during daylight hours and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility.

Fail 5 Jan 2013 24,838 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

no direction indicators fitted at time of terst.

Pass 7 May 2011 23,512 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

day time mot no lights or indicators fitted

Pass 8 May 2010 20,838 miles

day time mot no light fitted

Pass 9 May 2009 18,307 miles

daytime mot no lights fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 May 2008 13,775 miles

lights masked day time use only

Pass 25 Apr 2007 9,973 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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S814 KBA is a 1998 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S814 KBA, 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 S814 KBA registered?

S814 KBA is a 1998 Ducati 996, first registered on 19 September 1998.

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