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R245 JUG

1997 Ducati 900

Red Petrol 864cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,750 mi
Last recorded9,750 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 90017,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 JUG
MakeDucati
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine864cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 9,750 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 9,291 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 9,291 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 8,933 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 8,725 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 8,596 miles

slight corrosion on n/s/f frame tube joints

Pass 9 Sep 2015 8,097 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 8,011 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 8,001 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake getting a bit lazy.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 7,849 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 7,849 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 7,594 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 7,115 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 6,733 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 6,087 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 5,737 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 5,554 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 5,476 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 900?

Based on 13,972 MOT tests across 1,848 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,848
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 131
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 119
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 36
wheel bearings have excessive free play 32
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R245 JUG is a 1997 Ducati 900 in Red with a 864cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Ducati 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 17,660 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 900 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 131 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R245 JUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 29 years old, this Ducati 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R245 JUG registered?

R245 JUG is a 1997 Ducati 900, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R245 JUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 JUG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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