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R205 GBD

1998 Ducati M900

Blue Petrol 904cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

365 mi
Last recorded365 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati M90014,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 GBD
MakeDucati
ModelM900
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine904cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 365 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 25 Jun 2026 365 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Pass 20 Aug 2019 253 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 20,226 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 19,496 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 18,918 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 18,740 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 18,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,601 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gearchange pivot slightly worn

number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2011 15,601 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

gearchange pivot slightly worn

number plate slightly deteriorated

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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R205 GBD is a 1998 Ducati M900 in Blue with a 904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R205 GBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R205 GBD registered?

R205 GBD is a 1998 Ducati M900, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R205 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 GBD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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