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G85 RBU

1989 Ducati 851

Red Petrol 851cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,506 mi
Last recorded7,506 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Ducati 85125,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG85 RBU
MakeDucati
Model851
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine851cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 7,506 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Tank mount slightly loose on one side (tank position still secure)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 5,629 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 5,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

The brake lever does not return causing additional pressurre to rear pads on free wheeling

Pass 30 May 2007 5,136 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 5,117 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 1,250 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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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G85 RBU is a 1989 Ducati 851 in Red with a 851cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G85 RBU, 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 G85 RBU registered?

G85 RBU is a 1989 Ducati 851, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G85 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G85 RBU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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