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VO12 NKU

2012 Ducati M796

Red Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

14,792 mi
Last recorded14,792 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ducati M7968,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 NKU
MakeDucati
ModelM796
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 14,792 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 12,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 12,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 12,728 miles

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 12,448 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 11,994 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 11,971 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 7,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 5,009 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 5,006 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 4,763 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 4,063 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 2,939 miles

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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VO12 NKU is a 2012 Ducati M796 in Red with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Ducati M796 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 8,164 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 VO12 NKU, 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 14 years old, this Ducati M796 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VO12 NKU registered?

VO12 NKU is a 2012 Ducati M796, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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