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VK13 HVB

2013 Ducati M796

Red Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,923 mi
Last recorded19,923 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Ducati M7968,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 HVB
MakeDucati
ModelM796
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 19,923 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 19,734 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 19,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front brake pads on approx 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 18,766 miles

Drive chain slightly tight chain slightly tight, also signs of rubbing on swingarm (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre on 1.6mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2022 18,766 miles

Drive chain slightly tight chain slightly tight, also signs of rubbing on swingarm (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre on 1.6mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls stop light inop from front brake control (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 May 2021 17,985 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 17,424 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 16,298 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 16,298 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 13,508 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 9,672 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70-17 (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 May 2016 6,117 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

How Reliable is the Ducati M796?

Based on 3,553 MOT tests across 406 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
568
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
406
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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VK13 HVB is a 2013 Ducati M796 in Red with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Ducati M796 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 8,042 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 M796 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK13 HVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati M796 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Ducati M796 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK13 HVB is a 2013 Ducati M796, first registered on 21 May 2013.

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