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V176 FAL

1999 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,109 mi
Last recorded19,109 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Ducati 99614,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV176 FAL
MakeDucati
Model996
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 19,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 19,078 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 17,867 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 17,624 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 17,390 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 15,826 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 15,225 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 May 2016 15,217 miles

Offside Outer Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering Bar controls fouling right hand full lock,fairing brace to brake lever (2.1.2a)

Offside Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock when steering on left hand lock (2.1.4)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars On both locks hands foul mirrors (2.1.2b)

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 May 2015 13,279 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 12,510 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 12,510 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 11,345 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 11,123 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 10,769 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 10,488 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 8,732 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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V176 FAL 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 81.3%.

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 V176 FAL, 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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What year was V176 FAL registered?

V176 FAL is a 1999 Ducati 996, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V176 FAL safe to buy?

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