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L161 APH

1996 Ducati 888

Red Petrol 888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,547 mi
Last recorded16,547 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 APH
MakeDucati
Model888
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine888cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 16,547 miles

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 16,547 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Brake switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 16,332 miles

Offside Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 16,106 miles

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 16,106 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 15,827 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort slight warp on disc (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 15,724 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 15,724 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 15,478 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in bottom linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 15,195 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Sep 2016 14,488 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 13,770 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play Slight play in suspension unit bush and or pin (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Apr 2014 12,407 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 9,886 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 6,336 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 12 Jun 2010 6,336 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 May 2009 1,547 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 888?

Based on 2,211 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
241
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
315
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Horn not working 8
Direction indicator not working 7
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L161 APH is a 1996 Ducati 888 in Red with a 888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

The most common reason a Ducati 888 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L161 APH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 888 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Ducati 888 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L161 APH registered?

L161 APH is a 1996 Ducati 888, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is L161 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L161 APH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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