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M453 MRU

1998 Ducati M600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,611 mi
Last recorded51,611 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati M60015,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM453 MRU
MakeDucati
ModelM600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 51,611 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 51,611 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 50,215 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 50,215 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 49,317 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 49,308 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

some tght links in drive chain

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 46,221 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

some tight links in drive chain

Fail 20 Apr 2022 46,221 miles

Rear Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

some tight links in drive chain

Pass 22 Mar 2021 44,525 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 44,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 41,089 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 40,176 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 40,174 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged rear engine bolt broken (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 38,976 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 36,697 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 33,668 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 21,253 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 31,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 23 May 2011 27,977 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 25,436 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

How Reliable is the Ducati M600?

Based on 10,242 MOT tests across 1,077 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
465
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,077
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 193
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
reflector on motorcycle missing 116
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 82
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M453 MRU is a 1998 Ducati M600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Ducati M600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 15,274 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 M600 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M453 MRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati M600 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Ducati M600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M453 MRU is a 1998 Ducati M600, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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