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PLU 8W

1980 Ducati 900

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,343 mi
Last recorded38,343 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Ducati 90030,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLU 8W
MakeDucati
Model900
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 May 2019 38,343 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,889 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 37,762 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,662 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,545 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 36,514 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 36,487 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 35,710 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 May 2006 35,197 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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PLU 8W is a 1980 Ducati 900 in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Ducati 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 30,537 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLU 8W, 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 46 years old, this Ducati 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PLU 8W registered?

PLU 8W is a 1980 Ducati 900, first registered on 12 November 1980.

Is PLU 8W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLU 8W shows 9 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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