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Y229 NLB

2001 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,252 mi
Last recorded18,252 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Ducati 99611,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 NLB
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 18,252 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 17,544 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 17,544 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 16,494 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 16,494 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 15,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 15,526 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing brake pin locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Brake lever mounting insecure clutch pivot locking device missing (3.1.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 12,366 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 14,627 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 14,218 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 14,085 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 14,812 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 NLB is a 2001 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NLB, 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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Y229 NLB is a 2001 Ducati 996, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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