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W166 BCE

2000 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

26,054 mi
Last recorded26,054 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Ducati 99612,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 BCE
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 26,054 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 26,032 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 25,928 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 25,928 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 25,629 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 24,962 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 24,124 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 24,106 miles

Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 24,106 miles

Front Lower Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 23,930 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 23,895 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 23,764 miles

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,764 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 23,414 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 23,414 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 22,306 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,306 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2008 14,540 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 14,540 miles

Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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W166 BCE is a 2000 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W166 BCE, 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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W166 BCE is a 2000 Ducati 996, first registered on 24 July 2000.

Is W166 BCE safe to buy?

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