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H618 VWE

1991 Ducati 851

Red Petrol 851cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,811 mi
Last recorded22,811 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Ducati 85121,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ducati
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH618 VWE
MakeDucati
Model851
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine851cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 22,811 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 22,811 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 22,806 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 22,282 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 19,992 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 19,912 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 19,793 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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H618 VWE is a 1991 Ducati 851 in Red with a 851cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Ducati 851 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 21,728 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 H618 VWE, 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 35 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 H618 VWE registered?

H618 VWE is a 1991 Ducati 851, first registered on 18 May 1991.

Is H618 VWE safe to buy?

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