MOT Status
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37,760 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both fork legs, aluminium outers are corroded and flaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Ducati 996?
Based on 17,371 MOT tests across 1,890 vehicles.
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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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