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R175 VFR

1998 Ducati M600

Yellow Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

42,065 mi
Last recorded42,065 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Ducati M60015,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 VFR
MakeDucati
ModelM600
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 42,065 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 41,210 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 39,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 39,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 37,043 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 37,043 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 35,076 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 35,076 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 34,389 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 34,389 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 32,783 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 32,713 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 30,932 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 30,932 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,118 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,359 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,308 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 19,296 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 16,652 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 15,274 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 15,274 miles

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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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R175 VFR is a 1998 Ducati M600 in Yellow with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R175 VFR, 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 R175 VFR registered?

R175 VFR is a 1998 Ducati M600, first registered on 7 June 1998.

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