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V494 DRU

1999 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

28,826 mi
Last recorded28,826 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Ducati 99614,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV494 DRU
MakeDucati
Model996
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 28,826 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 28,815 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2013 28,815 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 28,810 miles

DAYLIGHT HOURS MOT ISSUED

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 28,810 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 8,778 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 8,778 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 8,486 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 7,807 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 7,793 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Fail 29 Sep 2007 7,777 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 2,905 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2005 2,905 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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V494 DRU is a 1999 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V494 DRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V494 DRU registered?

V494 DRU is a 1999 Ducati 996, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V494 DRU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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