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J985 USF

1991 Ducati 851

Red Petrol 851cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,430 mi
Last recorded31,430 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Ducati 85121,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ985 USF
MakeDucati
Model851
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine851cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2026 31,430 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 31,384 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 31,037 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 30,886 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 30,603 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 30,233 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 30,033 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 29,595 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 29,290 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 28,723 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,473 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,773 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 25,646 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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J985 USF 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J985 USF, 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 J985 USF registered?

J985 USF is a 1991 Ducati 851, first registered on 19 September 1991.

Is J985 USF safe to buy?

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