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S851 CSC

1998 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

20,227 mi
Last recorded20,227 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 99614,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS851 CSC
MakeDucati
Model996
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 20,227 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 20,087 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 20,019 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 19,700 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 19,700 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 19,611 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 19,440 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 19,299 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 18,562 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 17,584 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 17,584 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 17,022 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 16,549 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 15,779 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 14,899 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 14,250 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 13,673 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 12,038 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 10,953 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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S851 CSC 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 89.5%.

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 S851 CSC, 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 S851 CSC registered?

S851 CSC is a 1998 Ducati 996, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S851 CSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S851 CSC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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