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OU04 XLG

2004 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

13,680 mi
Last recorded13,680 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Ducati 9987,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 XLG
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 13,680 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 13,354 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tire 10 years aged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tire 14 years aged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 12,963 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 12,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 12,169 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 12,060 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 11,440 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 11,440 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 26 May 2015 10,006 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 9,178 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 9,178 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 May 2013 7,394 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 5,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 5,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 5,524 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 5,199 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 4,092 miles

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

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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OU04 XLG is a 2004 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OU04 XLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU04 XLG registered?

OU04 XLG is a 2004 Ducati 998, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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