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R898 YVR

1997 Ducati 900

Red Petrol 904cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

19,424 mi
Last recorded19,424 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 90017,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 YVR
MakeDucati
Model900
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine904cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 19,424 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm to 2mm left on the front (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim slight bend in the rim but doesn't effect the handling (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 19,365 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 19,157 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 18,917 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 18,770 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 18,614 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 18,313 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 18,313 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 17,720 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 16,943 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 16,140 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 15,531 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 13,891 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 12,253 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 11,130 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 10,002 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 7,576 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 7,030 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 7,030 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ducati 900?

Based on 13,972 MOT tests across 1,848 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,848
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 131
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 119
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 36
wheel bearings have excessive free play 32
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R898 YVR is a 1997 Ducati 900 in Red with a 904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1997 Ducati 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 17,660 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ducati 900 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 131 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R898 YVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 29 years old, this Ducati 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R898 YVR registered?

R898 YVR is a 1997 Ducati 900, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R898 YVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R898 YVR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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