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W118 VHB

2000 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,579 mi
Last recorded29,579 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Ducati 99612,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 VHB
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 29,579 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 29,419 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 29,240 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 28,844 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 28,844 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 28,659 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 28,369 miles

front brake fluid level on minimum

no plate light inoperative

Pass 22 Jul 2019 28,186 miles

no plate light inop

Pass 27 Jul 2018 27,976 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 27,776 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 27,125 miles

no plate light inop

Pass 13 Jul 2015 26,272 miles

front brake fluid resivoir close to min

rear tyre getting low

Pass 7 Jul 2014 24,947 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 24,138 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 23,098 miles

brake fluid level near min

no plate light inop

Pass 10 Jun 2011 22,271 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 20,321 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 20,321 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

rear no plate lignt inop

Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,876 miles

tested without lights

Fail 21 Jul 2009 19,854 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 19,336 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,664 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 13,294 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 13,294 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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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W118 VHB is a 2000 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Ducati 996 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 12,586 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 W118 VHB, 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 26 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 W118 VHB registered?

W118 VHB is a 2000 Ducati 996, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W118 VHB safe to buy?

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