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OU54 BPV

2004 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,577 mi
Last recorded27,577 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ducati 9987,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 BPV
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 27,577 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 26,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 25,617 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 7,882 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 23,703 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 23,703 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 31 May 2013 21,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 19,846 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 15,668 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 15,668 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 7,574 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 12,709 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 7,449 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 6,455 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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OU54 BPV is a 2004 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OU54 BPV, 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 OU54 BPV registered?

OU54 BPV is a 2004 Ducati 998, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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The MOT history for OU54 BPV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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