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D2 SMO

1991 Ducati 851

Red Petrol 851cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,746 mi
Last recorded16,746 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Ducati 85121,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 SMO
MakeDucati
Model851
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine851cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 16,746 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 15,631 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 14,550 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 14,550 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 12,720 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 12,719 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 851?

Based on 2,020 MOT tests across 300 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
228
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
300
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 10
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 7
Direction indicator missing 6
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D2 SMO is a 1991 Ducati 851 in Red with a 851cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Ducati 851 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 21,728 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 851 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D2 SMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 851 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Ducati 851 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D2 SMO registered?

D2 SMO is a 1991 Ducati 851, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is D2 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 SMO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D2 SMO have outstanding finance?

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