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Y196 PCJ

2001 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,950 mi
Last recorded17,950 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Ducati 99611,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 PCJ
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 17,950 miles

Rivet link not in best condition

Pass 21 Jun 2025 17,655 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 17,581 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 17,416 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 17,309 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 17,283 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 17,283 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 17,218 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 17,209 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 17,073 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 16,320 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 15,989 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,797 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 12,990 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 11,840 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 11,835 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 11,818 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 11,789 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 11,789 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 10,997 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 9,881 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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Y196 PCJ is a 2001 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y196 PCJ, 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 Y196 PCJ registered?

Y196 PCJ is a 2001 Ducati 996, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y196 PCJ safe to buy?

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