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N271 SBO

1996 Ducati Monster

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,927 mi
Last recorded21,927 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Ducati Monster14,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 SBO
MakeDucati
ModelMonster
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 21,927 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 21,831 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 21,253 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 21,044 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 21,044 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 20,453 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 19,986 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 19,556 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 17,091 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 16,031 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 14,058 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 13,588 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 11,060 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Dec 2012 8,276 miles

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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N271 SBO is a 1996 Ducati Monster in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N271 SBO, 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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What year was N271 SBO registered?

N271 SBO is a 1996 Ducati Monster, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N271 SBO safe to buy?

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