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T35 YAL

1999 Ducati 996

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

23,843 mi
Last recorded23,843 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Ducati 99614,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT35 YAL
MakeDucati
Model996
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 23,843 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 23,719 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 23,614 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 23,614 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 21,425 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 21,417 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2018 20,599 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 20,326 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 19,843 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 19,181 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 18,268 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

advise wear in gear lever rubber

Fail 9 Mar 2013 18,268 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

advise wear in gear lever rubber

Pass 29 Oct 2011 17,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 17,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 16,687 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 16,687 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 16,128 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 16,128 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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T35 YAL is a 1999 Ducati 996 in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T35 YAL, 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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T35 YAL is a 1999 Ducati 996, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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