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Y97 GUF

2001 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

8,735 mi
Last recorded8,735 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Ducati 99611,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 GUF
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 8,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 8,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 8,212 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 7,505 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 7,192 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 6,716 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 6,716 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 6,106 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 6,106 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride lh rider footrest clip missing from clevis pin (6.2.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 5,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 4,494 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 3,813 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 2,997 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 2,997 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 5 May 2011 1,857 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 1,852 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 1,844 miles

drive chain is loose

Pass 26 Apr 2008 1,822 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 1,794 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 1,709 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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Y97 GUF is a 2001 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y97 GUF, 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 Y97 GUF registered?

Y97 GUF is a 2001 Ducati 996, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y97 GUF safe to buy?

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