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S999 YOB

2004 Ducati 999S

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

13,847 mi
Last recorded13,847 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ducati 999S9,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 YOB
MakeDucati
Model999S
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 13,847 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 13,791 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 13,432 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 12,990 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 12,990 miles

Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 12,870 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 12,857 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 12,800 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 12,720 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 12,630 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 12,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2014 12,306 miles

ems warning on

has slight change in engine revs when on right hand lock

headlamp aim on low limit

Pass 12 Apr 2013 11,589 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 11,101 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 11,101 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 9,775 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 8,794 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

dipp beam aim on low limit

move rear reflector to center line of machine

Pass 14 Apr 2009 6,572 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 6,551 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 6,550 miles

Front Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 4,699 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 999S?

Based on 3,888 MOT tests across 389 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
455
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
389
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 54
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 23
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S999 YOB is a 2004 Ducati 999S in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Ducati 999S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 9,832 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 999S fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S999 YOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 999S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Ducati 999S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S999 YOB registered?

S999 YOB is a 2004 Ducati 999S, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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