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R305 KAW

1997 Ducati 900

Yellow Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,202 mi
Last recorded25,202 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Ducati 90017,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 KAW
MakeDucati
Model900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 May 2024 25,202 miles

Brake disc insecure Front disc bobbins extremely loose (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose requires adjustment (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy aftermarket (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 25,121 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 24,979 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 24,483 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 24,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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R305 KAW is a 1997 Ducati 900 in Yellow with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R305 KAW, 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 R305 KAW registered?

R305 KAW is a 1997 Ducati 900, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R305 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R305 KAW shows 5 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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