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P316 MLE

1997 Ducati Monster

Yellow Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,027 mi
Last recorded47,027 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Ducati Monster15,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 MLE
MakeDucati
ModelMonster
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 47,027 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 46,896 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 46,700 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 46,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,127 miles

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

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 45,073 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 43,977 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 29 May 2014 43,977 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 40,352 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 38,682 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,062 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 38,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 38,062 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,062 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 38,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 37,154 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 36,040 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Ducati Monster?

Based on 11,287 MOT tests across 1,358 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
492
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 108
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
reflector on motorcycle missing 82
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 38
Drive chain excessively loose 38
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P316 MLE is a 1997 Ducati Monster in Yellow with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1997 Ducati Monster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 15,847 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 Monster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P316 MLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P316 MLE is a 1997 Ducati Monster, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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