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W689 EWL

2000 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,998 mi
Last recorded9,998 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Ducati 99612,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW689 EWL
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2025 9,998 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 9,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 9,748 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 9,742 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 9,742 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2013 19 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 9,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 9,102 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 9,081 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 8,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 8,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 18,001 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 18,001 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 17,852 miles

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 17,184 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 17,124 miles

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Ducati 996?

Based on 17,371 MOT tests across 1,890 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
329
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,890
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 119
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 119
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 79
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 58
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 45
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W689 EWL is a 2000 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Ducati 996 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 12,586 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 996 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W689 EWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 996 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Ducati 996 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W689 EWL is a 2000 Ducati 996, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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