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R983 DKX

1998 Ducati Monster

Yellow Petrol 904cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

23,592 mi
Last recorded23,592 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ducati Monster14,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 DKX
MakeDucati
ModelMonster
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine904cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 23,592 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 23,345 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 23,163 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 22,193 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 18,919 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 18,799 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 18,799 miles

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted Handlebars contacting fuel tank on righthand lock.[Lock stop adjusted during test.] (2.1.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 18,606 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 18,606 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake locking device missing clevis pin connecting brake pedal to slave cylinder missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 18,431 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 May 2013 18,277 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 18,277 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 18,206 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 18,059 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 18,042 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 17,776 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 17,776 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 17,353 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 17,353 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 17,353 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 16,581 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 16,581 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 15,891 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati Monster?

Based on 11,287 MOT tests across 1,358 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
492
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 108
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
reflector on motorcycle missing 82
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 38
Drive chain excessively loose 38
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R983 DKX is a 1998 Ducati Monster in Yellow with a 904cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1998 Ducati Monster models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 14,468 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 Monster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R983 DKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati Monster typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Ducati Monster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R983 DKX registered?

R983 DKX is a 1998 Ducati Monster, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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