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R153 FBW

1998 Ducati M900

Black Petrol 904cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,866 mi
Last recorded34,866 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Ducati M90014,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 FBW
MakeDucati
ModelM900
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine904cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 34,866 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2008 34,128 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 33,303 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 33,303 miles

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

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

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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R153 FBW is a 1998 Ducati M900 in Black with a 904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R153 FBW, 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 R153 FBW registered?

R153 FBW is a 1998 Ducati M900, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R153 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 FBW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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