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N740 BAU

1997 Ducati M900

Red Petrol 904cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,096 mi
Last recorded10,096 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati M90014,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 BAU
MakeDucati
ModelM900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine904cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 10,096 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 10,093 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 10,010 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 9,992 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 9,646 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 9,526 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 9,526 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 9,491 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 9,407 miles

crack in front mudguard

Fail 2 Jun 2008 9,284 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2007 8,890 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati M900?

Based on 8,481 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
461
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
869
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 124
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 95
reflector on motorcycle missing 53
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 43
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
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N740 BAU is a 1997 Ducati M900 in Red with a 904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Ducati M900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 14,406 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 M900 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N740 BAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati M900 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Ducati M900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N740 BAU registered?

N740 BAU is a 1997 Ducati M900, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is N740 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N740 BAU 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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