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Y166 AVG

2001 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

48,014 mi
Last recorded48,014 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Ducati 99611,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY166 AVG
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 48,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 47,981 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 47,980 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 47,332 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 47,332 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2020 45,401 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 45,401 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 43,103 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 41,622 miles

Front brake fluid low.

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 41,119 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 38,971 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,541 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 35,541 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 8 May 2014 32,557 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 29,761 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 29,761 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 27,071 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 23,735 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 19,904 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 19,904 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 15,740 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 12,465 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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Y166 AVG 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 77.3%.

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 Y166 AVG, 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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Y166 AVG is a 2001 Ducati 996, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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