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R478 GCG

1998 Ducati M600

Yellow Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,494 mi
Last recorded9,494 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati M60015,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 GCG
MakeDucati
ModelM600
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 9,494 miles

no mirrors fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2023 9,430 miles

headlamp mask fitted

no mirrors fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2022 9,410 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 9,346 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 9,338 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working Not working from front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 9,236 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 9,045 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 8,932 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 8,932 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 8,910 miles

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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R478 GCG is a 1998 Ducati M600 in Yellow with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R478 GCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R478 GCG registered?

R478 GCG is a 1998 Ducati M600, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R478 GCG 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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