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N259 DOO

1996 Ducati 600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,737 mi
Last recorded48,737 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Ducati 60013,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 DOO
MakeDucati
Model600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 48,737 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 47,597 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 46,011 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 45,021 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 44,287 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 43,258 miles

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

head lamp deflector fitted for kick up to right

Pass 10 May 2019 39,297 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 39,286 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 37,217 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 36,363 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 36,363 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

How Reliable is the Ducati 600?

Based on 2,865 MOT tests across 417 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
357
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
417
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
wheel bearings have excessive free play 15
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N259 DOO is a 1996 Ducati 600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Ducati 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 13,332 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 600 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N259 DOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Ducati 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N259 DOO registered?

N259 DOO is a 1996 Ducati 600, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N259 DOO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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