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F133 MVR

1989 Ducati 851

Red Petrol 851cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,613 mi
Last recorded20,613 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ducati 85125,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF133 MVR
MakeDucati
Model851
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine851cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 20,613 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 20,231 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 18,669 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 17,723 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 17,131 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 17,131 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 16,317 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 16,092 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 15,339 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 14,913 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 14,789 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 14,700 miles

front brake pipe length borderline.

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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F133 MVR is a 1989 Ducati 851 in Red with a 851cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1989 Ducati 851 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 25,868 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F133 MVR, 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 37 years old, this Ducati 851 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F133 MVR registered?

F133 MVR is a 1989 Ducati 851, first registered on 12 May 1989.

Is F133 MVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F133 MVR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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