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W499 FOW

2000 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

18,100 mi
Last recorded18,100 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Ducati 99612,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW499 FOW
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 18,100 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 18,091 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 18,091 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 30,139 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 29,927 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose rear sprocket fitted wrong way around (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 4 May 2019 29,852 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2014 22,316 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 22,316 miles

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

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 20,763 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 20,763 miles

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 21 May 2012 16,782 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 15,950 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 14,943 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 12,862 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 12,756 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 12,207 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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W499 FOW is a 2000 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W499 FOW, 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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W499 FOW is a 2000 Ducati 996, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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