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NIL 9888

1990 Ducati 888

Red Petrol 888cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,981 mi
Last recorded18,981 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
4 checks still locked for this Ducati
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 9888
MakeDucati
Model888
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine888cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 18,981 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 18,975 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,635 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 18,635 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 18,321 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 18,321 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 17,599 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 16,963 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 16,625 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 15,983 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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NIL 9888 is a 1990 Ducati 888 in Red with a 888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NIL 9888, 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 36 years old, this Ducati 888 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NIL 9888?

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What year was NIL 9888 registered?

NIL 9888 is a 1990 Ducati 888, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is NIL 9888 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 9888 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NIL 9888 have outstanding finance?

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