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G299 RUD

1989 Ducati 851

Red Petrol 851cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,097 mi
Last recorded40,097 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Ducati 85125,868 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG299 RUD
MakeDucati
Model851
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine851cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 40,097 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 40,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted coming loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 40,034 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 40,030 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively ROLLER TEST (1.2.1 (f))

Front SCREEN CRACKED

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 40,030 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively ROLLER TEST (1.2.1 (f))

Front SCREEN CRACKED

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip missing (2.2.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 40,001 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 39,959 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 39,909 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 39,816 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 39,779 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 39,749 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 39,670 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 39,609 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 39,601 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 39,586 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,347 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,331 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 39,331 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 39,321 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,137 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,709 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 37,824 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 37,522 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 36,970 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 36,970 miles

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

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

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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G299 RUD is a 1989 Ducati 851 in Red with a 851cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G299 RUD, 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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G299 RUD is a 1989 Ducati 851, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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