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P237 ONV

1997 Ducati 900

Red Petrol 904cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

17,572 mi
Last recorded17,572 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 90017,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 ONV
MakeDucati
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine904cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 17,572 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 17,330 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 17,039 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 16,683 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 16,430 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 16,064 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 15,689 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 14,827 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 14,760 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 14,521 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 13,471 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 13,471 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 12,272 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 12,271 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 12,084 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 12,084 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 11,676 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

slight play at rear wheel

Fail 29 Apr 2010 11,676 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

slight play at rear wheel

Pass 29 May 2009 11,145 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 9,059 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 8,942 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 8,373 miles

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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P237 ONV is a 1997 Ducati 900 in Red with a 904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P237 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 P237 ONV registered?

P237 ONV is a 1997 Ducati 900, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P237 ONV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P237 ONV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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