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R259 EFC

1998 Ducati M600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

33,847 mi
Last recorded33,847 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati M60015,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 EFC
MakeDucati
ModelM600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 33,847 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 32,401 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 32,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

dip beam headlight mask fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2024 32,386 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

dip beam headlight mask fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 32,194 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 32,194 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 31,947 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 31,947 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 31,528 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 31,528 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 29,557 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2009 29,557 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,819 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2008 28,819 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,910 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 26,910 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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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R259 EFC is a 1998 Ducati M600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R259 EFC, 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 R259 EFC registered?

R259 EFC is a 1998 Ducati M600, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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