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R489 HOO

1998 Ducati Monster

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,754 mi
Last recorded57,754 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati Monster14,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 HOO
MakeDucati
ModelMonster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 57,754 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 55,638 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 55,499 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 53,793 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 53,793 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 50,365 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 46,825 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 46,825 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 42,567 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 42,239 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

forks slightly pitted

slight end float in rear wheel bearings

slight play in rear sprocket bearing

Fail 11 Apr 2017 42,239 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

forks slightly pitted

slight end float in rear wheel bearings

slight play in rear sprocket bearing

Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pitting to l/h fork tube and r/h fork tube

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 41,058 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 41,044 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

How Reliable is the Ducati Monster?

Based on 11,287 MOT tests across 1,358 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
492
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 108
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
reflector on motorcycle missing 82
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 38
Drive chain excessively loose 38
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R489 HOO is a 1998 Ducati Monster in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Ducati Monster models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 14,468 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 Monster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R489 HOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati Monster typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Ducati Monster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R489 HOO registered?

R489 HOO is a 1998 Ducati Monster, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R489 HOO safe to buy?

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