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X878 CBW

2001 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

13,770 mi
Last recorded13,770 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Ducati 99611,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX878 CBW
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 13,770 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 13,149 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 12,776 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 12,094 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 11,308 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 11,212 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 11,209 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 11,174 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 11,024 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 10,903 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 10,433 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 10,433 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 May 2015 9,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 9,145 miles

rear number plate not to police standards

Pass 16 Apr 2011 8,597 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 7,908 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 6,508 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 5,444 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 5,444 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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X878 CBW is a 2001 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X878 CBW, 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 X878 CBW registered?

X878 CBW is a 2001 Ducati 996, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X878 CBW safe to buy?

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