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W949 OSO

2000 Ducati 996

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

21,933 mi
Last recorded21,933 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Ducati 99612,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW949 OSO
MakeDucati
Model996
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 21,933 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 21,742 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 21,685 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 21,645 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 21,645 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 21,422 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2021 21,418 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick nearside outer (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 21,280 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 21,014 miles

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Rear drive chain slighty tight

Pass 17 May 2017 21,012 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 12,007 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 20,313 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 20,027 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 19,217 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 19,217 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 18,838 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,158 miles

Advise front nearside outer brake pad wearing thin.

Fail 23 Mar 2011 18,158 miles

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

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

Advise front nearside outer brake pad wearing thin.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 17,123 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,601 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 16,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 16,107 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 16,107 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 May 2006 15,224 miles

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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W949 OSO is a 2000 Ducati 996 in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W949 OSO, 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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W949 OSO is a 2000 Ducati 996, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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