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YJ53 VJP

2004 Ducati 998

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,007 mi
Last recorded7,007 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ducati 9987,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 VJP
MakeDucati
Model998
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 7,007 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 6,942 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 6,884 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 6,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 6,495 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 6,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 6,313 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 6,267 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 6,179 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 5,899 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 5,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 5,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 4,866 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 4,866 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 4,230 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 3,364 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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YJ53 VJP is a 2004 Ducati 998 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YJ53 VJP, 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 YJ53 VJP registered?

YJ53 VJP is a 2004 Ducati 998, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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