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P971 LVP

1997 Ducati M600

Yellow Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

32,381 mi
Last recorded32,381 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Ducati M60014,146 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 LVP
MakeDucati
ModelM600
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 32,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2019 32,381 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 32,272 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 32,272 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 32,272 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 30,740 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 30,740 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 29,046 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 29,021 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 26,850 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 24,595 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 24,200 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 24,025 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 24,006 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 29 May 2010 23,175 miles

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

headlamp mounting rubber mounted

Pass 29 May 2010 23,175 miles

headlamp mounting rubber mounted

Pass 30 May 2009 21,483 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 18,373 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 16,774 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 12,579 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2006 12,455 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Ducati M600?

Based on 10,242 MOT tests across 1,077 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
465
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,077
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 193
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 139
reflector on motorcycle missing 116
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 87
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 82
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P971 LVP is a 1997 Ducati M600 in Yellow with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1997 Ducati M600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 14,146 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 M600 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P971 LVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati M600 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Ducati M600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P971 LVP is a 1997 Ducati M600, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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