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H71 HUD

1991 Ducati 851

Red Petrol 851cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,378 mi
Last recorded28,378 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Ducati 85121,728 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ducati
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH71 HUD
MakeDucati
Model851
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine851cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 28,378 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 27,680 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 27,174 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 27,069 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 26,735 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 25,889 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 24,352 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 24,352 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 21,087 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 21,087 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2006 21,055 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

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

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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H71 HUD is a 1991 Ducati 851 in Red with a 851cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H71 HUD, 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 H71 HUD registered?

H71 HUD is a 1991 Ducati 851, first registered on 21 January 1991.

Is H71 HUD safe to buy?

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