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P583 STM

1997 Ducati 900

Yellow Petrol 904cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

31,739 mi
Last recorded31,739 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 90017,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP583 STM
MakeDucati
Model900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine904cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 31,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 30,794 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 30,771 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 29,660 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,186 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 28,904 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 28,605 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 28,595 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 27,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 26,674 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 13 May 2011

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,706 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 24,692 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,618 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,419 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 20,417 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 19,713 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 19,699 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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P583 STM is a 1997 Ducati 900 in Yellow with a 904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P583 STM, 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 P583 STM registered?

P583 STM is a 1997 Ducati 900, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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