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SP03 AXK

2003 Ducati 996

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,883 mi
Last recorded16,883 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99611,739 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 AXK
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 16,883 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 16,412 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 16,215 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 15,527 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 14,974 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 14,180 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 12,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 12,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 10,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2010 10,886 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 9,122 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 9,122 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2006 9,117 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 9,117 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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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SP03 AXK is a 2003 Ducati 996 in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SP03 AXK, 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.

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What year was SP03 AXK registered?

SP03 AXK is a 2003 Ducati 996, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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