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R697 FSG

1997 Ducati 900 Ss

Yellow Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,286 mi
Last recorded15,286 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 FSG
MakeDucati
Model900 Ss
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 15,286 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 15,286 miles

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned move out from cable (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 14,662 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 14,616 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 14,616 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 14,607 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 14,540 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Maximum limit. (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 14,321 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 13,998 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 13,785 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 12,785 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 12,483 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 12,435 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 11,204 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 9,555 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 8,550 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 7,384 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 4,574 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 900 Ss?

Based on 635 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
347
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
wheel bearings have excessive free play 6
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 3
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R697 FSG is a 1997 Ducati 900 Ss in Yellow with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Ducati 900 Ss fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R697 FSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 900 Ss typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ducati 900 Ss is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R697 FSG registered?

R697 FSG is a 1997 Ducati 900 Ss, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R697 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R697 FSG shows 18 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.

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