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H696 BFT

1990 Ducati 851

Red Petrol 851cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,989 mi
Last recorded17,989 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Ducati 85119,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH696 BFT
MakeDucati
Model851
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine851cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 17,989 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 17,868 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2006 17,045 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 17,045 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 16,000 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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H696 BFT is a 1990 Ducati 851 in Red with a 851cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Ducati 851 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 19,581 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 H696 BFT, 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 36 years old, this Ducati 851 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H696 BFT registered?

H696 BFT is a 1990 Ducati 851, first registered on 29 August 1990.

Is H696 BFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H696 BFT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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