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N38 FWL

1996 Ducati Monster

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

21,987 mi
Last recorded21,987 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Ducati Monster14,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN38 FWL
MakeDucati
ModelMonster
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 21,987 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 21,801 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 21,401 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 21,401 miles

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

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 20,537 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 18,678 miles

Rear rear suspension bump stop detreated

Fail 26 Jul 2019 18,678 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear rear suspension bump stop detreated

Pass 28 Jul 2018 16,240 miles

n/s/f indicator bulb poor

Fail 28 Jul 2018 16,240 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

n/s/f indicator bulb poor

Pass 26 Jul 2017 16,143 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 16,140 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 16,140 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 May 2015 16,073 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 15,953 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 15,063 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 14,783 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 14,783 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 13,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2009 13,035 miles

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 11,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 11,614 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 11,010 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 9,709 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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N38 FWL is a 1996 Ducati Monster in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 N38 FWL, 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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N38 FWL is a 1996 Ducati Monster, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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