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R781 SCU

1998 Ducati 600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,944 mi
Last recorded17,944 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Ducati 60014,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 SCU
MakeDucati
Model600
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 17,944 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 17,313 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 17,313 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 16,662 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 15,670 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 15,177 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 15,177 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,624 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 14,234 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 13,160 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 26 May 2009 13,160 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 8 May 2008 12,903 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 12,898 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 12,451 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 10,960 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 600?

Based on 2,865 MOT tests across 417 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
357
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
417
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
wheel bearings have excessive free play 15
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R781 SCU is a 1998 Ducati 600 in Red with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Ducati 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 14,702 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 600 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R781 SCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Ducati 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R781 SCU registered?

R781 SCU is a 1998 Ducati 600, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R781 SCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R781 SCU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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