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X859 OOY

2001 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

16,893 mi
Last recorded16,893 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ducati 99611,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX859 OOY
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 16,893 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 16,858 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 16,693 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 16,693 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 16,461 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 16,067 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 16,050 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively sprocket carrier rubbing chain adjuster (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 16,045 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 15,841 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 15,267 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 15,081 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 14,773 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 14,263 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 10,918 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 9,637 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 9,637 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 8,210 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 8,210 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 7,428 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 5,978 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 3,933 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 3,580 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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X859 OOY is a 2001 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 Ducati 996 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 11,967 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 X859 OOY, 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 25 years old, this Ducati 996 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X859 OOY registered?

X859 OOY is a 2001 Ducati 996, first registered on 20 February 2001.

Is X859 OOY safe to buy?

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