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N131 YAL

1996 Ducati Monster

Blue Petrol 904cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,303 mi
Last recorded35,303 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Ducati Monster14,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 YAL
MakeDucati
ModelMonster
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine904cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 35,303 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 34,638 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 33,958 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,636 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 28,124 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 27,936 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 22,610 miles

Rear Brake linkage slightly damaged (3.2.A1c)

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 22,580 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 18,120 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Ducati Monster?

Based on 11,287 MOT tests across 1,358 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
492
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 108
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
reflector on motorcycle missing 82
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 38
Drive chain excessively loose 38
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N131 YAL is a 1996 Ducati Monster in Blue with a 904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Ducati Monster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 14,954 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 Monster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N131 YAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati Monster typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Ducati Monster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N131 YAL is a 1996 Ducati Monster, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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