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R185 YLK

1998 Ducati M600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,666 mi
Last recorded18,666 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati M60015,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 YLK
MakeDucati
ModelM600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 18,666 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 17,790 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 17,780 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly does not return fully (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 16,479 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 14,606 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 14,606 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 14,133 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 14,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 13,930 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 13,755 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 13,737 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 13,509 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 13,509 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 13,492 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 13,437 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 13,369 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 13,347 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 13,283 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 12,964 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,964 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2007 12,842 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 12,842 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 12,778 miles

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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R185 YLK is a 1998 Ducati M600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R185 YLK, 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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R185 YLK is a 1998 Ducati M600, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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