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T196 BBY

1999 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,774 mi
Last recorded41,774 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Ducati 99614,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT196 BBY
MakeDucati
Model996
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 41,774 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 41,440 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 41,440 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 41,136 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 39,194 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,367 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 35,266 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 32,815 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 10 May 2013 31,428 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 29,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 29,759 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 27,746 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 23,418 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 21,189 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 17,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 15,171 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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T196 BBY is a 1999 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 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 T196 BBY, 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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T196 BBY is a 1999 Ducati 996, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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