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G851 MGK

1989 Ducati 851

Red Petrol 851cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,126 mi
Last recorded27,126 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Ducati 85125,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG851 MGK
MakeDucati
Model851
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine851cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 27,126 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 26,578 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 26,577 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,404 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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G851 MGK 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 75%.

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 G851 MGK, 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 G851 MGK registered?

G851 MGK is a 1989 Ducati 851, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G851 MGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G851 MGK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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