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S8 TEN

1999 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,251 mi
Last recorded28,251 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Ducati 99614,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 TEN
MakeDucati
Model996
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 28,251 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 27,907 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 27,661 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 27,661 miles

Rear Position lamp not working not working,,,, reconnected plug now working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working not working..reconnected plug now working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 27,331 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 27,313 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 27,313 miles

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock speedo cable fitted incorrectly,interfering with steering (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 26,975 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 26,478 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 25,559 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 24,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,464 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 21,833 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 16,984 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 14,114 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 10,210 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 9,798 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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S8 TEN is a 1999 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1999 Ducati 996 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 14,287 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 S8 TEN, 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 27 years old, this Ducati 996 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S8 TEN registered?

S8 TEN is a 1999 Ducati 996, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S8 TEN safe to buy?

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