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K497 BJW

1993 Ducati 888

Red Petrol 888cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,187 mi
Last recorded18,187 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Ducati 88819,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 BJW
MakeDucati
Model888
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine888cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 18,187 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 18,108 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 18,108 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 18,040 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 17,998 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 17,985 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 17,985 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 13,896 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 888?

Based on 2,211 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
241
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
315
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Horn not working 8
Direction indicator not working 7
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K497 BJW is a 1993 Ducati 888 in Red with a 888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1993 Ducati 888 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 19,834 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 888 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K497 BJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 888 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Ducati 888 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K497 BJW registered?

K497 BJW is a 1993 Ducati 888, first registered on 14 May 1993.

Is K497 BJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K497 BJW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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