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R650 GGY

1998 Ducati Monster

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,722 mi
Last recorded53,722 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Ducati Monster14,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 GGY
MakeDucati
ModelMonster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 53,722 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 53,684 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 53,684 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 53,684 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2013 53,679 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 53,679 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,787 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 50,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,273 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 43,273 miles

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 35,933 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 35,933 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,914 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 26,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Aug 2007 19,828 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 19,828 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,151 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 16,151 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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R650 GGY is a 1998 Ducati Monster in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R650 GGY, 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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R650 GGY is a 1998 Ducati Monster, first registered on 6 June 1998.

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