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R664 TLW

1997 Ducati M600

Yellow Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,711 mi
Last recorded34,711 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati M60014,146 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 TLW
MakeDucati
ModelM600
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 34,711 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 31,313 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 26,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 21,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 21,512 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 21,479 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 20,849 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 20,305 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 20,270 miles

Nearside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside switchgear insecure

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 19,366 miles

HANDLEBARS DISTORTED

L/H SWITCHGEAR LOOSE.

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 18,017 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 18,017 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 16,747 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 16,116 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 16,019 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 14,572 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

head-lamp slightly insecure on rubber mounts

n/s switch unit slightly insecure

rear light unit may not conform to constrution and use regulations as indic comes on with rear position/stop lamp , vosa advise to pass and advise

Pass 7 Aug 2006 14,329 miles

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

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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R664 TLW is a 1997 Ducati M600 in Yellow with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1997 Ducati M600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 14,146 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 M600 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R664 TLW, 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 29 years old, this Ducati M600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R664 TLW is a 1997 Ducati M600, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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