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F800 YFX

1989 Ducati 851

Red Petrol 851cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Ducati 85125,868 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF800 YFX
MakeDucati
Model851
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine851cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014

Dat time use only

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Jul 2014

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 7 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

only used during daylight hours

Fail 17 Aug 2012 7 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

only used during daylight hours

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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F800 YFX is a 1989 Ducati 851 in Red with a 851cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F800 YFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F800 YFX registered?

F800 YFX is a 1989 Ducati 851, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is F800 YFX safe to buy?

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