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Y266 HWE

2001 Ducati 996

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

6,497 mi
Last recorded6,497 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Ducati 99611,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 HWE
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 6,497 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2025 6,395 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 6,152 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 6,152 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 5,496 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 5,453 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 4,861 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 4,730 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 4,652 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 4,597 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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Y266 HWE is a 2001 Ducati 996 in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y266 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 Y266 HWE registered?

Y266 HWE is a 2001 Ducati 996, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y266 HWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y266 HWE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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