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WP02 XPG

2002 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,272 mi
Last recorded34,272 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Ducati 99810,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 XPG
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 34,272 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2024 33,907 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 32,576 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 32,501 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2021 29,146 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 27,187 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 25,546 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 21,964 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 19,522 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 17,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 May 2014 15,905 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 13,984 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 11,910 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 11,910 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 9,430 miles

Nearside Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 7,709 miles

Nearside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 5,286 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 2,517 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 2,517 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 2,058 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 1,718 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 1,718 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

How Reliable is the Ducati 998?

Based on 4,942 MOT tests across 554 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
352
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
554
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 12
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WP02 XPG is a 2002 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Ducati 998 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 10,335 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 998 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP02 XPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 998 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Ducati 998 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP02 XPG registered?

WP02 XPG is a 2002 Ducati 998, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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