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PO53 VTP

2004 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,354 mi
Last recorded10,354 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ducati 9987,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 VTP
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 10,354 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 9,891 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Only 50% working (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Only 50% working (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 9,156 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 8,443 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 8,421 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 7,399 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 7,346 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 6,906 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 6,885 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 6,568 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 5,491 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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PO53 VTP is a 2004 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Ducati 998 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 7,154 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PO53 VTP, 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 PO53 VTP registered?

PO53 VTP is a 2004 Ducati 998, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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