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R953 NDD

1997 Ducati 600

Red Petrol 583cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,299 mi
Last recorded12,299 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Ducati 60013,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 NDD
MakeDucati
Model600
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine583cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 12,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 12,026 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 11,704 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 11,448 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 11,448 miles

Direction indicator not working nsr-osr-osf indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2014 11,039 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 11,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 10,266 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 10,132 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 9,509 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 7,699 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 7,673 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 7,673 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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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R953 NDD is a 1997 Ducati 600 in Red 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 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 13,569 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 R953 NDD, 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 29 years old, this Ducati 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R953 NDD registered?

R953 NDD is a 1997 Ducati 600, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is R953 NDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R953 NDD 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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