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NJO 48W

1981 Ducati 900SS

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,113 mi
Last recorded38,113 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Ducati 900SS36,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJO 48W
MakeDucati
Model900SS
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 38,113 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 38,113 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 37,847 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 37,760 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,734 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 37,682 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 37,532 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 37,458 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 37,458 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,218 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 37,210 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,210 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,967 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,942 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 3,662 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 36,119 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 35,917 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 35,917 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ducati 900SS?

Based on 2,654 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 11
suspension bush has excessive free play 8
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NJO 48W is a 1981 Ducati 900SS in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Ducati 900SS models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 36,304 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 900SS fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJO 48W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 900SS typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Ducati 900SS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJO 48W registered?

NJO 48W is a 1981 Ducati 900SS, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is NJO 48W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJO 48W shows 18 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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