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R501 LFV

1997 Ducati 600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

310 mi
Last recorded310 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Ducati 60013,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 LFV
MakeDucati
Model600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 310 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 310 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 310 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 248 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 51 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 8,515 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 8,206 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 7,923 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 7,753 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 600?

Based on 2,865 MOT tests across 417 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
357
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
417
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
wheel bearings have excessive free play 15
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R501 LFV is a 1997 Ducati 600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Ducati 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 13,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ducati 600 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R501 LFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Ducati 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R501 LFV registered?

R501 LFV is a 1997 Ducati 600, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R501 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 LFV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R501 LFV have outstanding finance?

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