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R705 VLK

1997 Ducati M900

Black Petrol 904cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,781 mi
Last recorded30,781 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Ducati M90014,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 VLK
MakeDucati
ModelM900
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine904cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 30,781 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 30,781 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

nearside exhaust bracket rubbing against swingarm

Pass 25 Feb 2013 29,378 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,564 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 26,803 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 25,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 25,568 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 24,520 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 24,520 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 22,914 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 22,914 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 21,007 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 21,007 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 19,427 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati M900?

Based on 8,481 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
461
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
869
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 124
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 95
reflector on motorcycle missing 53
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 43
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 36
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R705 VLK is a 1997 Ducati M900 in Black with a 904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Ducati M900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 14,406 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 M900 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R705 VLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati M900 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Ducati M900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R705 VLK registered?

R705 VLK is a 1997 Ducati M900, first registered on 9 December 1997.

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