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K424 KAU

1993 Ducati 851

Red Petrol 851cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,652 mi
Last recorded15,652 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Ducati 85119,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK424 KAU
MakeDucati
Model851
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine851cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 15,652 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 14,509 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 14,509 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 13,859 miles

unable to lift bike both front and rear to check bearings

Pass 30 Apr 2022 13,416 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 13,416 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 12,529 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 11,163 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 9,255 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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K424 KAU is a 1993 Ducati 851 in Red with a 851cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Ducati 851 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 19,387 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 K424 KAU, 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 33 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 K424 KAU registered?

K424 KAU is a 1993 Ducati 851, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is K424 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K424 KAU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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