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FX04 DLF

2004 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

34,531 mi
Last recorded34,531 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ducati 9987,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 DLF
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 34,531 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 34,444 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 34,177 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 34,007 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 32,914 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 31,101 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 29,281 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 28,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 24,404 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside front fairing bracket loose but secure

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 21,191 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 17,448 miles

Exhaust bracket broken.

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 17,403 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Exhaust bracket broken.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 13,256 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 10,967 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 6,613 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 3,348 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 998?

Based on 4,942 MOT tests across 554 vehicles.

90.6%
Pass Rate
352
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
554
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 30
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 12
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FX04 DLF is a 2004 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2004 Ducati 998 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 7,154 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ducati 998 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX04 DLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 998 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Ducati 998 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX04 DLF registered?

FX04 DLF is a 2004 Ducati 998, first registered on 7 May 2004.

Is FX04 DLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX04 DLF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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