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R585 HOO

1998 Ducati 900SS

Yellow Petrol 904cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,406 mi
Last recorded23,406 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Ducati 900SS17,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 HOO
MakeDucati
Model900SS
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine904cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 23,406 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 22,622 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 21,044 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 21,044 miles

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 20,721 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 20,471 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 20,178 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 19,424 miles

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

Headrace bearings slightly notchy

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Repair in rear tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2018 19,424 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Headrace bearings slightly notchy

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Repair in rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2017 18,141 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 16,627 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 15,139 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 13,372 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 13,110 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,965 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 11,370 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 10,267 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 10,227 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 8,097 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 8,094 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Ducati 900SS?

Based on 2,654 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 11
suspension bush has excessive free play 8
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R585 HOO is a 1998 Ducati 900SS in Yellow with a 904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Ducati 900SS models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 17,592 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 900SS fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R585 HOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 900SS typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 28 years old, this Ducati 900SS is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R585 HOO is a 1998 Ducati 900SS, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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