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P179 APR

1997 Ducati 600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,576 mi
Last recorded25,576 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Ducati 60013,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 APR
MakeDucati
Model600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2011 25,576 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Jan 2011 25,576 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 17,537 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 11,964 miles

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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P179 APR is a 1997 Ducati 600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Ducati 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 13,569 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 P179 APR, 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 29 years old, this Ducati 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P179 APR registered?

P179 APR is a 1997 Ducati 600, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P179 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 APR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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