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V229 UNV

1999 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,489 mi
Last recorded32,489 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Ducati 99614,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 UNV
MakeDucati
Model996
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 May 2025 32,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 32,287 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 32,240 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 32,036 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 31,774 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 31,464 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 30,752 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 29,074 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 28,685 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 27,327 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 26,757 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 25,651 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 24,444 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,753 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 20,964 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 17,541 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 14,536 miles

Exposed moving parts(Clutch)

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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V229 UNV is a 1999 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V229 UNV, 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 V229 UNV registered?

V229 UNV is a 1999 Ducati 996, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V229 UNV safe to buy?

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