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V729 MKX

1999 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

11,558 mi
Last recorded11,558 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Ducati 99614,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV729 MKX
MakeDucati
Model996
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 11,558 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 11,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 10,764 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 9,607 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 9,344 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 8,629 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 8,623 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 8,434 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 8,078 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 7,685 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 7,685 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 6,931 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 6,910 miles

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

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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V729 MKX 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 84.6%.

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 V729 MKX, 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 V729 MKX registered?

V729 MKX is a 1999 Ducati 996, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V729 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V729 MKX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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