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Y438 DRB

2001 Ducati 996

Yellow Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

46,734 mi
Last recorded46,734 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ducati 99611,967 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY438 DRB
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 46,734 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 46,734 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 46,734 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 46,734 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 46,399 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 46,323 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 46,297 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 45,617 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 44,421 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 43,825 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 43,660 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 42,262 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 39,993 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 39,993 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009

Front Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 33,621 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,328 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 27,205 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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Y438 DRB is a 2001 Ducati 996 in Yellow with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y438 DRB, 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 Y438 DRB registered?

Y438 DRB is a 2001 Ducati 996, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y438 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y438 DRB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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