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R85 FJW

1997 Ducati M600

Yellow Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,744 mi
Last recorded17,744 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Ducati M60014,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 FJW
MakeDucati
ModelM600
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2016 17,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 3 Apr 2016 17,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 15,546 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 15,391 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 12,766 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 12,473 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 12,463 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 11,721 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 11,537 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 11,537 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 10,687 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 9,417 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 9,385 miles

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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R85 FJW is a 1997 Ducati M600 in Yellow with a 583cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R85 FJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R85 FJW registered?

R85 FJW is a 1997 Ducati M600, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R85 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 FJW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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