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Y481 DRA

2001 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,220 mi
Last recorded33,220 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Ducati 99611,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 DRA
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 33,220 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 32,807 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 32,686 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 32,474 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 32,474 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2021 32,033 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 31,580 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 31,141 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 30,683 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 30,499 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 29,843 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 28,733 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,733 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 27,719 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 25,659 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 22,564 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 20,313 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 17,349 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 15,289 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 9,899 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 5,950 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 3,872 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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Y481 DRA is a 2001 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y481 DRA, 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 Y481 DRA registered?

Y481 DRA is a 2001 Ducati 996, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y481 DRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y481 DRA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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