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R149 CEX

1998 Ducati M900

Red Petrol 904cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

14,052 mi
Last recorded14,052 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati M90014,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 CEX
MakeDucati
ModelM900
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine904cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 14,052 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 13,927 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 13,326 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 12,950 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 15,680 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 14,332 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 13,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 13,348 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 12,906 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 11,289 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 10,485 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 10,437 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati M900?

Based on 8,481 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
461
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
869
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 124
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 95
reflector on motorcycle missing 53
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 43
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
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R149 CEX is a 1998 Ducati M900 in Red with a 904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1998 Ducati M900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 14,234 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ducati M900 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R149 CEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati M900 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Ducati M900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R149 CEX registered?

R149 CEX is a 1998 Ducati M900, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R149 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R149 CEX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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