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J234 RFX

1991 Ducati 851

Red Petrol 851cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,849 mi
Last recorded21,849 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Ducati 85121,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ234 RFX
MakeDucati
Model851
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine851cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 21,849 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 21,683 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 21,666 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 21,658 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 May 2017 21,157 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 May 2017 21,157 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 May 2014 20,054 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 19,981 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 19,822 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 19,788 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 19,499 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,767 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 18,747 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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J234 RFX is a 1991 Ducati 851 in Red with a 851cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J234 RFX, 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 J234 RFX registered?

J234 RFX is a 1991 Ducati 851, first registered on 1 November 1991.

Is J234 RFX safe to buy?

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