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R132 EHS

1997 Ducati 900

Red Petrol 864cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,888 mi
Last recorded38,888 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 90017,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 EHS
MakeDucati
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine864cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 38,888 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 38,785 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 38,424 miles

Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 37,416 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 37,314 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 37,297 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. bolt missing from footpeg mount (7.1.1.c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 35,245 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. silencer (7.1.1.c)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 35,228 miles

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

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

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. silencer (7.1.1.c)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 33,849 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 33,795 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 33,795 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 29,224 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 26,858 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,072 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 26,072 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 May 2006 23,517 miles

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

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

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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R132 EHS is a 1997 Ducati 900 in Red with a 864cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R132 EHS, 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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R132 EHS is a 1997 Ducati 900, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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