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V196 DCW

1999 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,132 mi
Last recorded31,132 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Ducati 99614,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV196 DCW
MakeDucati
Model996
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 31,132 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 31,098 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 30,964 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 30,834 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,417 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 30,417 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 30,136 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 29,645 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 29,644 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 29,272 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 28,352 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 25,846 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 22,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 11 May 2007 22,614 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front pads low

front wheel bearings rumbling

rear wheel dink in rim

Pass 10 May 2006 12,377 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 12,377 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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V196 DCW 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 75%.

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 V196 DCW, 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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V196 DCW is a 1999 Ducati 996, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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