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W157 ULM

2000 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,683 mi
Last recorded23,683 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Ducati 99612,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 ULM
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 23,683 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 23,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

advise headlight mask fitted

Pass 2 May 2015 21,899 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 2 May 2015 21,890 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 18,844 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 18,590 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 17,665 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 16,962 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 16,402 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 15,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 14,750 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 12,325 miles

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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W157 ULM is a 2000 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W157 ULM, 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.

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What year was W157 ULM registered?

W157 ULM is a 2000 Ducati 996, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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