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R603 SLB

1998 Ducati M600

Black Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

25,514 mi
Last recorded25,514 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Ducati M60015,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 SLB
MakeDucati
ModelM600
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 25,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 23,394 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 23,219 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 23,148 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 23,011 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 22,864 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 22,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 22,565 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 22,414 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 22,068 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 22,068 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 21,894 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 21,751 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 21,536 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 21,536 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 May 2013 21,327 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 21,327 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 21,041 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 May 2011 20,790 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 May 2010 20,550 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 20,345 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 20,007 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 19,437 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 19,188 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 18,730 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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R603 SLB is a 1998 Ducati M600 in Black with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R603 SLB, 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 R603 SLB registered?

R603 SLB is a 1998 Ducati M600, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R603 SLB shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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