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WU52 VKH

2002 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

6,130 mi
Last recorded6,130 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Ducati 99810,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 VKH
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 6,130 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 6,115 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 6,115 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 6,026 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 5,970 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 5,915 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 5,915 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 5,895 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 5,722 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 5,691 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 5,688 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 5,688 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 5,563 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 5,336 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 4,889 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 4,674 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 4,097 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 3,166 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2007 3,166 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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WU52 VKH is a 2002 Ducati 998 in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WU52 VKH, 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 WU52 VKH registered?

WU52 VKH is a 2002 Ducati 998, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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The MOT history for WU52 VKH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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