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Y229 HWE

2001 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,253 mi
Last recorded22,253 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Ducati 99611,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 HWE
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 22,253 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 22,195 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 22,117 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 22,117 miles

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Pass 22 Jun 2010 21,882 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 21,057 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,247 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 11,007 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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Y229 HWE is a 2001 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y229 HWE, 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 Y229 HWE registered?

Y229 HWE is a 2001 Ducati 996, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y229 HWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y229 HWE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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