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R153 CEX

1998 Ducati M600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,714 mi
Last recorded40,714 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Ducati M60015,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 CEX
MakeDucati
ModelM600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 40,714 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Jan 2009 40,713 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 40,498 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 40,495 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,097 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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R153 CEX is a 1998 Ducati M600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Ducati M600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 15,274 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 R153 CEX, 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 28 years old, this Ducati M600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R153 CEX registered?

R153 CEX is a 1998 Ducati M600, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R153 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 CEX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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