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W404 VAU

2000 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,272 mi
Last recorded21,272 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ducati 99612,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW404 VAU
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 21,272 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 21,270 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 20,246 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 18,270 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 16,612 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 16,612 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 16,405 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 16,325 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 15,769 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 15,111 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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W404 VAU is a 2000 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W404 VAU, 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 W404 VAU registered?

W404 VAU is a 2000 Ducati 996, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W404 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W404 VAU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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