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R232 XKU

1998 Ducati 600

Yellow Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,507 mi
Last recorded13,507 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Ducati 60014,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 XKU
MakeDucati
Model600
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 13,507 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 13,372 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

clutch lever damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2013 13,372 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

clutch lever damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2012 12,235 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,235 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 12,150 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 12,150 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 11,764 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 11,764 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 11,657 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Ducati 600?

Based on 2,865 MOT tests across 417 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
357
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
417
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
wheel bearings have excessive free play 15
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R232 XKU is a 1998 Ducati 600 in Yellow with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Ducati 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 14,702 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 600 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R232 XKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Ducati 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R232 XKU registered?

R232 XKU is a 1998 Ducati 600, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R232 XKU safe to buy?

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