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P232 ONV

1997 Ducati 900

Red Petrol 904cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,932 mi
Last recorded18,932 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 90017,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 ONV
MakeDucati
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine904cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 18,932 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 18,399 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 17,945 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 17,742 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 17,230 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 17,087 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 17,077 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 17,077 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 16,647 miles

Headlamp lens damaged but function not impaired

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 16,229 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 15,830 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 15,411 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 14,871 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 14,253 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 26 May 2012 14,124 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 14,011 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2010 13,836 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 13,446 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2009 13,446 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2008 12,467 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 12,467 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 11,506 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 10,729 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 10,729 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

How Reliable is the Ducati 900?

Based on 13,972 MOT tests across 1,848 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,848
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 131
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 119
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 36
wheel bearings have excessive free play 32
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P232 ONV is a 1997 Ducati 900 in Red with a 904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Ducati 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 17,660 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 900 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 131 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P232 ONV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 29 years old, this Ducati 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P232 ONV registered?

P232 ONV is a 1997 Ducati 900, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P232 ONV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P232 ONV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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