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S998 KTP

1998 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,040 mi
Last recorded28,040 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati 99614,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS998 KTP
MakeDucati
Model996
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 28,040 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 26,071 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 25,699 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 25,519 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 25,268 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 25,268 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 24,784 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 24,348 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 23,577 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 23,280 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 21,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 18,642 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 16,321 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 18,941 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 18,941 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 16,007 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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S998 KTP 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 S998 KTP, 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 S998 KTP registered?

S998 KTP is a 1998 Ducati 996, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S998 KTP safe to buy?

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