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SFO 996

2003 Ducati 996

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

12,256 mi
Last recorded12,256 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99611,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFO 996
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 12,256 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 11,613 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 11,112 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 10,611 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 10,103 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 9,350 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 9,003 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 8,748 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 8,376 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 8,026 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 6,845 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 6,235 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 5,785 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 5,077 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 5,077 miles

Centre Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 4,105 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 4,044 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 3,532 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 3,291 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 2,988 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 2,461 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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SFO 996 is a 2003 Ducati 996 in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 996 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 11,739 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SFO 996, 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 23 years old, this Ducati 996 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SFO 996 registered?

SFO 996 is a 2003 Ducati 996, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SFO 996 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFO 996 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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