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USU 998

2003 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

40,277 mi
Last recorded40,277 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ducati 99810,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSU 998
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 40,277 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 38,901 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 37,203 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 35,347 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 33,171 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 32,571 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 31,793 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 31,793 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 30,855 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 29,142 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 27,922 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2015 26,700 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 25,562 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 24,363 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 22,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

legal number plate fitted for test

Pass 30 Sep 2011 21,350 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 19,472 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Sep 2009 17,301 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 15,107 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 13,099 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 11,244 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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USU 998 is a 2003 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2003 Ducati 998 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 10,985 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 USU 998, 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 23 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 USU 998 registered?

USU 998 is a 2003 Ducati 998, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is USU 998 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USU 998 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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