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P697 ACU

1997 Ducati 600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,261 mi
Last recorded15,261 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ducati 60013,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 ACU
MakeDucati
Model600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 15,261 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 14,375 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 13,743 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged both . rubber perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 May 2022 13,640 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

How Reliable is the Ducati 600?

Based on 2,865 MOT tests across 417 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
357
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
417
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
wheel bearings have excessive free play 15
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P697 ACU is a 1997 Ducati 600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Ducati 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 13,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ducati 600 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P697 ACU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Ducati 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P697 ACU registered?

P697 ACU is a 1997 Ducati 600, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P697 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P697 ACU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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