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V579 LKE

1999 Ducati 996

Purple Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,760 mi
Last recorded37,760 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Ducati 99614,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV579 LKE
MakeDucati
Model996
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 37,760 miles

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both fork legs, aluminium outers are corroded and flaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 37,764 miles

Central Front Steering Damper misting, still operational

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Fork leg outers corroded and delaminating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 37,760 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working Does not operate from rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Steering Damper misting, still operational

Central Rear One tail light inop, other ok

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Fork leg outers corroded and delaminating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 37,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 37,760 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 37,758 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 37,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2011 37,294 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 37,073 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 36,959 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 36,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006
Pass 28 May 2005

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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V579 LKE is a 1999 Ducati 996 in Purple with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V579 LKE, 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 V579 LKE registered?

V579 LKE is a 1999 Ducati 996, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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