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P494 WHW

1997 Ducati 900

Red Petrol 904cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,492 mi
Last recorded15,492 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 90017,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 WHW
MakeDucati
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine904cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 15,492 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 15,230 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 14,508 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 14,358 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 14,358 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 13,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 13,054 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 1.54mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 1.43mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 12,876 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 12,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 11,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 11,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Brake locking device missing brake pad retaining pin r clip (3.2.A1e)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 11,422 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 10,854 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 9,846 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 9,413 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 9,413 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 8,768 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 6,749 miles

Fuel tank insecure to front mounting

Fail 28 Mar 2007 6,749 miles

Fuel tank insecure to front mounting

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 6,458 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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P494 WHW is a 1997 Ducati 900 in Red with a 904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P494 WHW, 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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P494 WHW is a 1997 Ducati 900, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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