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N479 RAD

1996 Ducati 600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,427 mi
Last recorded7,427 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Ducati 60013,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 RAD
MakeDucati
Model600
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 7,427 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 7,422 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 6,496 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 5,528 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 4,337 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 4,281 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 3,680 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 3,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2007 3,643 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front 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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N479 RAD is a 1996 Ducati 600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N479 RAD, 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 N479 RAD registered?

N479 RAD is a 1996 Ducati 600, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N479 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N479 RAD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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